Corporate Paralegal - Chicago

About the role

We are currently seeking corporate governance paralegals to join our bench of fully vetted candidates working temporary secondments for our top F100 clients in Chicago.

Responsibilities

• Aid client's legal team in drafting and reviewing corporate governance documents, including board resolutions, bylaws, policies, and charters
• Conduct research and analyze legal and regulatory requirements related to corporate governance and compliance
• Maintain and update corporate records, including board and committee minutes, shareholder records, and other governance-related documents
• Aid with the preparation and filing of corporate documents including annual reports, proxy statements, and SEC filings

Qualifications

• 9+ years of corporate governance experience gained working as a paralegal in a large corporate in-house environment
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and best practices and familiarity with corporate filings, SEC regulations, and compliance requirements
• Proficient in legal research tools, databases, and related software
• Open to working in an engagement-based role, seconded to clients on a temporary basis for approximately 6 months at a time

Pay

The estimated total compensation for full-time Axiom attorney roles is $104,500-325,000 per year and for non-attorney roles is $71,250-309,750 per year. Compensation decisions are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, experience, skills, certifications, location, and business needs. Employees may be eligible for additional benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays and PTO; flexible work arrangements; and professional development opportunities and tools.

About Axiom

For over 25 years, Axiom has pioneered the alternative legal services industry, now serving more than 1,500 legal departments globally with our unique blend of world-class legal talent and advanced AI tools, delivering innovative solutions ranging from that combine top-tier talent with cutting-edge technology. We tackle complex legal matters across 12 practice areas for clients ranging from Fortune 100 to SMBs, empowering our legal professionals to engage in meaningful work that advances their careers. Our Talent NPS score of +71% and our Client NPS score of +64% highlight our commitment to excellence (Reported scores were Axiom’s average for 2025 – the legal industry average NPS score is +35%).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities and tools

Employment

Upon request and consistent with applicable laws, Axiom will provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities who require accommodations to participate in each stage of the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact benefits@axiomlaw.com.

Privacy

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Background Check

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, NY Fair Chance Act, and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.