Fund Formation Paralegal

Chicago, IL

$150,000–$180,000 Per Year
Full-time
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1 day ago

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Paralegal to support attorneys in a variety of corporate, emerging company, venture capital, and investment fund matters.

The ideal candidate will have a background in corporate transactions, business law, private funds, or fund formation, with experience preparing legal documents, conducting due diligence, and supporting attorneys with regulatory and compliance matters.

Candidates with strong corporate or transactional paralegal experience who are interested in expanding their expertise into venture fund formation are encouraged to apply.

Job Responsibilities

Provide paralegal support to attorneys handling corporate, emerging company, venture capital, and investment fund matters.
Prepare, draft, review, and maintain corporate organizational documents and legal agreements.
Assist with drafting partnership agreements, limited liability company (LLC) agreements, and other business-related documents.
Prepare and review side letters, amendments, transfer agreements, investor admission agreements, and related documentation.
Conduct legal and business due diligence, including reviewing organizational documents and investor information.
Research federal and state securities laws and regulations related to corporate and fund formation matters.
Assist with preparation and filing of required regulatory notices and legal documentation.
Support attorneys with due diligence reviews, legal opinions, and supporting documentation for fund formation.
Assist with SEC compliance reporting for venture fund clients, particularly regarding public company stock portfolios.
Maintain organized legal files, transaction records, and supporting documentation.
Ensure timely submission of timesheets, electronic time entries, and other administrative requirements.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Numbers & Facts

Location	Chicago, IL
Job Type	Full-time
Salary	$150,000–$180,000 Per Year

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required.
Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience in corporate law, transactional law, business law, private funds, or fund formation.
Experience drafting, reviewing, or maintaining corporate agreements, LLC agreements, partnership agreements, or other legal documents.
Strong understanding of legal documentation, due diligence, and corporate transactions.
Excellent legal research, writing, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work overtime when needed.
Ability to meet a minimum annual billable requirement of 1,600 hours.

Benefits

Paid Time-Off, Life Insurance, 401K Match, Work From Home, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision

Skills

Business Lawunmatched
Due Diligenceunmatched
Investment Fundsunmatched
Legal Documentsunmatched
Paralegalunmatched
Private Fundingunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
Venture Capitalunmatched

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