Corporate Paralegal
Barnes, Pailhe & King Legal Search, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Lead Paralegal – Corporate Governance & Legal Operations
Chicago
Our client, a global professional services organization is seeking a Lead Paralegal – Governance & Legal Operations to support enterprise-wide corporate governance, legal operations, corporate transactions, and entity management. This role works closely with executive leadership, board members, outside counsel, and cross‑functional stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities Corporate Governance
Coordinate Board and committee meetings, including agendas, materials, minutes, and recordkeeping
Manage board portal administration and governance calendars
Assist with meeting logistics and executive-level coordination
Legal Operations
Support enterprise risk management reporting and governance initiatives
Assist with legal department budgeting, vendor onboarding, invoicing, and spend tracking
Maintain legal policies, processes, and internal resources
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, HR, IT, Investor Relations, Communications, and Operations
Transactional Support
Support corporate and M&A transactions, diligence workflows, closing documentation, and filings
Draft resolutions, certificates, governance documents, and post‑closing materials
Coordinate with third parties to ensure timely filings and compliance
Entity Management
Assist with formation and dissolution of domestic and international entities
Manage compliance filings, AML/KYC requests, and execution of agreements
Provide occasional support for global subsidiary management
Qualifications
10+ years of experience supporting a corporate legal or in‑house governance function
Strong corporate governance and corporate secretary function knowledge
Experience working with Boards of Directors and handling highly confidential matters
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Advanced experience with electronic board portals and financial printers
Preferred:
Experience with Diligent Board Platform
Ability to travel periodically for board meetings and work occasional evenings/weekends as needed
Salary:
$100K–$115K depending on experience
Benefits: Medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave.
If you bring strong corporate governance experience and are looking for a visible, strategic in‑house paralegal role, I encourage you to apply or reach out for a confidential conversation.
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Chicago
Our client, a global professional services organization is seeking a Lead Paralegal – Governance & Legal Operations to support enterprise-wide corporate governance, legal operations, corporate transactions, and entity management. This role works closely with executive leadership, board members, outside counsel, and cross‑functional stakeholders across the business.
Key Responsibilities Corporate Governance
Coordinate Board and committee meetings, including agendas, materials, minutes, and recordkeeping
Manage board portal administration and governance calendars
Assist with meeting logistics and executive-level coordination
Legal Operations
Support enterprise risk management reporting and governance initiatives
Assist with legal department budgeting, vendor onboarding, invoicing, and spend tracking
Maintain legal policies, processes, and internal resources
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, HR, IT, Investor Relations, Communications, and Operations
Transactional Support
Support corporate and M&A transactions, diligence workflows, closing documentation, and filings
Draft resolutions, certificates, governance documents, and post‑closing materials
Coordinate with third parties to ensure timely filings and compliance
Entity Management
Assist with formation and dissolution of domestic and international entities
Manage compliance filings, AML/KYC requests, and execution of agreements
Provide occasional support for global subsidiary management
Qualifications
10+ years of experience supporting a corporate legal or in‑house governance function
Strong corporate governance and corporate secretary function knowledge
Experience working with Boards of Directors and handling highly confidential matters
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Advanced experience with electronic board portals and financial printers
Preferred:
Experience with Diligent Board Platform
Ability to travel periodically for board meetings and work occasional evenings/weekends as needed
Salary:
$100K–$115K depending on experience
Benefits: Medical insurance, vision insurance, dental insurance, 401(k), paid maternity leave, paid paternity leave.
If you bring strong corporate governance experience and are looking for a visible, strategic in‑house paralegal role, I encourage you to apply or reach out for a confidential conversation.
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