Assist with M&A and financing transactions, conduct due diligence, prepare legal documents, manage corporate governance, and perform additional assigned duties.
- Assist with the preparation and execution of M&A and financing transactions, including reviewing and summarizing due diligence materials, drafting and assembling transaction documents, and coordinating closings.
- Assist with private equity transactions, including fund formations and subscription agreements.
- Conduct, analyze, and summarize UCC and other lien searches.
- Prepare and file UCCs (initial and amendatory filings).
- Assist with the formation and registration of entities, including corporations, LLCs, and partnerships, throughout the United States.
- Prepare and file SEC Form D and attend to corresponding state blue-sky compliance.
- Prepare resolutions in connection with transactions, ensuring compliance with corporate formalities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal, with a focus on M&A, financing, and/or private equity transactions, as well as corporate governance and entity formation.
- Working knowledge of corporate formalities and entity management across jurisdictions.
- Strong legal drafting skills.
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment, escalating issues as appropriate.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
Benefits
- The target salary for this position is $120,000 - $140,000 based on a 37.5 hour work week. Hours worked over 40 hours in any week are paid at time and a half. Salary determinations are based on numerous factors, such as, but not limited to, the relevant market and the skill, experience, class or graduation year, and education of the selected candidate.
- Healthcare (medical, vision, dental), life and long-term disability insurance.
- Competitive compensation, benefits package including 401k and profit sharing.
- Paid primary and secondary caregiver leave.
- Pre-tax commuter benefits and wellness programs (e.g., in-office gym and massages; 24/7 tele-medicine).
- Hybrid in-office/remote role.
- Full-time (37.5 hours per week, overtime occasionally needed, Non-Exempt)
Gould & Ratner Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
222 North LaSalle Street, Suite 300, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60601
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