Senior Paralegal
Propelis, Chicago, IL, United States
We are recruiting for a Senior Paralegal to join our team, based in Chicago. Reporting to the General Counsel, this hybrid role will provide legal support by managing global enterprise corporate governance activities, preparing and reviewing documents, conducting research, and organizing and maintaining files.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with corporate secretary function by organizing and maintaining information about the company and its international subsidiaries (80+), obtaining assumed name and foreign qualification registrations, and preparing board and shareholder minutes; work with executives, tax department, and local counsel to prepare changes in governance/registrations, managing and triaging complex signature processes for changes (apostiles, notary, etc.).
Review and/or prepare legal documents such as non‑disclosure agreements and customer contracts for review, approval, and use by the General Counsel.
Assist with acquisition transactions by participating in due diligence and reviewing, preparing, and organizing closing documents.
Assist with preparation of “legal hold” communications and organization and maintenance of files related to litigation.
Perform legal research.
Act as liaison with company personnel and outside counsel.
Perform clerical duties such as scheduling conference calls, providing information to callers, composing and typing routine correspondence, reading and routing incoming mail, and updating legal subscription services.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of law office and/or corporate legal department experience or alternative experience supporting corporate secretary activity in a large, international organization.
Proficiency with computer‑based research tools and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Compensation & Benefits
The U.S. pay range for this position is $69,481 USD – $86,851.5 USD annually. Pay will consider location, experience, and other job‑related factors.
Group benefits include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account, short/long term disability, and a 401(k) Savings Plan.
EEO Statement
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Assist with corporate secretary function by organizing and maintaining information about the company and its international subsidiaries (80+), obtaining assumed name and foreign qualification registrations, and preparing board and shareholder minutes; work with executives, tax department, and local counsel to prepare changes in governance/registrations, managing and triaging complex signature processes for changes (apostiles, notary, etc.).
Review and/or prepare legal documents such as non‑disclosure agreements and customer contracts for review, approval, and use by the General Counsel.
Assist with acquisition transactions by participating in due diligence and reviewing, preparing, and organizing closing documents.
Assist with preparation of “legal hold” communications and organization and maintenance of files related to litigation.
Perform legal research.
Act as liaison with company personnel and outside counsel.
Perform clerical duties such as scheduling conference calls, providing information to callers, composing and typing routine correspondence, reading and routing incoming mail, and updating legal subscription services.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least three years of law office and/or corporate legal department experience or alternative experience supporting corporate secretary activity in a large, international organization.
Proficiency with computer‑based research tools and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Compensation & Benefits
The U.S. pay range for this position is $69,481 USD – $86,851.5 USD annually. Pay will consider location, experience, and other job‑related factors.
Group benefits include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account, short/long term disability, and a 401(k) Savings Plan.
EEO Statement
We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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