Chicago,
IL
60601
US
Posted: 01/06/2023
2023-01-06
2023-04-22
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Number: 39450
Pay Rate: 110,000
Job Description
Paralegal - Corporate Finance
General
- Develop and conduct research related to transactions and filings through both print and electronic sources
- Develop physical and virtual data rooms; manage data in applications
- Preliminary organization of records and documents
- Work with Accounting to manage corporate services vendors, post-completion billing and vendor invoice management
- Work with Corporate Services Team to manage client information in Corporate Focus
Finance and Transactions
- Create and update checklists (check in new documents, change status, etc.)
- Draft transactional documents including resolutions, contracts, leases, agreements, opinions, allonges, joinders, Secretary's certificates, Incumbency certificates, and other legal documents relating to loan parties
- Run, order, and analyze minutes and summarize UCC, state and federal lien, judgment, litigation, and bankruptcy searches
- Prepare and file various UCC financing statements (UCC-1, Fixture, Amendments, Continuation, and Terminations) for the purpose of securing loans, including notes, mortgages
- Review and analyze the sufficiency of documentation
- Order good standing certifications and certified charters
- Manage, review, and organize due diligence materials
- Prepare and submit 8821 form and W-9 form to IRS
- Create signature packets and coordinate their execution (both original and PDF) by multiple parties; Prepare and circulate closing documents to all parties for their review and comments
- Prepare, obtain, and organize required closing certificates and related documents for pre-closing
- Assemble fully executed closing documents (both original and PDF) with related exhibits, schedules, and attachments
- Order to obtain post- closing UCC Search to Reflect
- Prepare transmittal letters and coordinate the delivery of the Notes, lntercreditor Agreements, and Deposit Accounts Control Agreements to loan parties
- Manage/oversee the creation of transactional closing sets or binders and CDs (electronic format) and distribute to appropriate parties
- Manage the post-closing database to manage post-closing matters and create email reminders
- Interact and coordinate with various service companies
- Assist the attorneys with various tasks and assignments
- Recognize and resolve problems
Merger and Acquisition
- Forward to the Corporate Services Team formation documents, registrations, resolutions, and other corporate documents as noted below for inclusion in the minute book and other corporate records
- Prepare withdrawal and qualification documents in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws and regulations for conducting business
- Prepare stock certificates, legend, and back sheet
- Draft shareholder and board consents
- Draft and file amendment certificates for corporation or Limited Liability Companies
- Prepare and draft merger or purchase agreements
- Prepare and draft disclosure schedules
Entity Formation
- Draft organizational, incorporation, and formation documents such as Articles of Organization, Operating Agreement, Consents, qualification documents
- Conduct name availability and reserve entity name if required
- Draft Subscription Agreements, Stock certificates, stock powers and related documents
- Prepare SS-4 form and apply for Employer ID Number
- Coordinate execution of consent forms for using service companies as Registered Agent
Skills & Competencies:
- Strong research and writing skills
- Willingness and flexibility to work overtime
- Ability to multi-task
- Ability to work under pressure on time-sensitive projects
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- ABA-approved paralegal certificate is preferred
- At least 10 years of paralegal or related experience involving transactional and corporate securities matters required
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be proficient in the following software:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Targeted base salary of $100K-$120K DOE
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