Corporate Paralegal

Corporate Paralegal
Northbrook, Illinois (On-site)

About

Hilco Global is the world’s preeminent authority on maximizing the value of assets for both healthy and distressed companies. We provide a comprehensive range of financial services that leverage a unique blend of deep restructuring and advisory experience in combination with capital solutions and principal investing through our merchant banking capabilities. 

Hilco Global’s unrivaled track record has been hard-earned by serving as a trusted advisor, agent, investor and/or principal in transactions of all sizes and scopes for many of the world’s largest, most innovative and best-known companies. In each engagement, we work side-by-side with clients to deliver the best possible outcome by aligning interests and providing strategic insight, advice, and – increasingly – access to the capital required to complete the deal. Operating as a privately held, diversified financial services holding company, Hilco Global, its more than twenty highly specialized business units and 800+ professionals are positioned across five continents.

Our growing team has an open role for a skilled Corporate Paralegal to provide comprehensive support to our legal and executive teams. This is an in-office, full time position during normal business hours. This role involves managing legal entity records, drafting basic legal documents, and assisting with other corporate transactions. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in corporate law, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Corporate bankruptcy experience is a plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing initial review and revisions of nondisclosure agreements;

• Assisting with document preparation, including limited liability company agreements and related documents, recordkeeping and file management;

• Liaise with outside counsel, Hilco’s business units operating companies, registered agents and service providers, coordinating information and documents on an as-needed basis;

• Preparing various corporate governance documents, including drafting, tracking and coordinating filings with regulatory agencies, managing registered agent communications, handing annual report filings, filing entity formations, amendments, foreign-state qualifications, trade name registrations, withdrawals, apostilles/legalizations, and cancellations;

• Preparing, updating and maintaining organization charts with subsidiary and ownership details;

• Maintaining internal tracking and reporting of entity and/or transaction related information;

• Responding to KYC and UBO information requests;

• Receiving and responding to SOPs and subpoenas, including running internal email searches for document requests; and

• Performing conflict checks and assistance with drafting disclosure schedules for bankruptcy court filings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree;

• 10+ years corporate paralegal experience, in-house preferred;

• Significant experience in corporate governance and with reviewing non-disclosure agreements;

• Strong written and verbal communication skills;

• Ease with Microsoft office software, Visio experience helpful;

• Excellent organizational skills;

• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion;

• High attention to detail;

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and track tasks accurately;

• Ability to work independently and within a team environment;

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management and co-workers;

• Can learn new tasks quickly in a fast-paced environment; and

• Open to learning new tasks with a positive attitude.

In compliance with Illinois Pay Transparency Law, the target base salary for this role in Illinois is $100,000.00. This target does not include discretionary bonus or other forms of compensation or benefits offered in connection with this job. Several factors are considered when determining a candidate’s compensation. Please note that the base salary listed for this position is based on the level of experience outlined in the job description. If a candidate's experience differs from the requirements, the salary may be adjusted accordingly.

Hilco Global is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered on merits and without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, gender, veteran, or disability status.

Hilco Global strives to comply with all applicable local/state regulations regarding displaying salary ranges. Any offered salary is determined based on relevant factors such as applicant's skills, job responsibilities, prior relevant experience, certain degrees and certifications and market considerations. In addition, Hilco Global is proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package, with options designed to help you make the best decisions for yourself, your family, and your lifestyle. Available benefits are based on eligibility. Our Total Rewards package includes a variety of medical and dental plans, vision coverage, disability and life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well-being benefits to support your mental health. https://hilcoglobal.com/careers-about/