ThinkMarkets is seeking a talented, detail-oriented, and hard-working Paralegal (or Senior Paralegal, depending on years of experience) with a strong academic background to join our growing legal team.

The ideal candidate will have 5 or more years of complex paralegal experience in an in-house financial services environment or a law firm with meaningful exposure to at least one of the following areas:  (1) due diligence connected to significant corporate transactions, (2) complex civil litigation, including discovery, or (3) regulatory matters involving financial services, securities, and/or commodities.

Based in our Chicago headquarters, this position will support and work closely with the General Counsel and other legal and compliance team members. This individual will assist in a diverse variety of complex legal and administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment to help the legal team prepare and assist our global company with the exponential growth we are experiencing.

Responsibilities:

• Supporting the General Counsel and other legal and compliance team members with some or all of the following legal areas:
  • Corporate transactions, including due diligence
  • Complex civil litigation, including discovery
  • Regulatory matters, particularly regarding financial services, securities, and commodities
  • Trademark and other intellectual property matters
  • Commercial/contract matters

• Working with standard contract language to assist in contract drafting
• Assisting and facilitating routine regulatory and other submissions/filings
• Helping coordinate and facilitate internal document collection and similar tasks
• Supporting internal factual investigations as needed
• Managing legal files and internal processes
• Performing regular administrative duties to support the legal department

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited university; paralegal certificate a plus and paralegal degree an extra plus
• 5 or more years of complex paralegal experience in one or more of the areas discussed above (Paralegal or Senior Paralegal role dependent on years of experience)
• Heighten attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, excellent communication skills, strong ability to prioritize multiple legal tasks, report on progress, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High degree of professionalism and integrity

Please attach a cover letter in order to be considered for the role.