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Wheels, Inc.

Paralegal

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In-Office
Schaumburg, IL, USA
79K-111K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Schaumburg, IL, USA
79K-111K Annually
Senior level
Provides advanced support to an in-house corporate legal department across contracts, corporate governance, compliance, litigation, and regulatory matters. Drafts and reviews routine agreements, maintains contract and entity records, supports board activities, tracks regulatory changes, prepares compliance materials, and coordinates claims, discovery, insurers, and outside counsel. The role collaborates with internal business teams, manages multiple priorities independently, mentors junior paralegals informally through process improvements, and requires strong legal research, writing, organization, and communication skills.
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Job Description:

JOB OVERVIEW

The Paralegal II provides advanced legal and administrative support to the corporate legal department, with a strong focus on contracts, corporate governance, compliance, litigation management and regulatory matters. This role requires the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and collaborate with business stakeholders across departments. The Paralegal II will assist attorneys with contract drafting and review, compliance programs, entity management, litigation management and other corporate legal functions, while mentoring junior paralegals and contributing to process improvements within the legal team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Contracts & Transactional Support
    • Draft, review, and negotiate routine contracts (e.g., NDAs, vendor agreements, service agreements) under attorney supervision.
    • Maintain contract management systems, track key terms, and ensure compliance with contract obligations.
    • Assist in implementing and improving contract workflows and playbooks.
    • Corporate Governance
      • Support entity management, including preparation and filing of corporate documents.
      • Maintain certain corporate records.
      • Assist with board and committee meeting preparation, including maintaining records.
    • Compliance & Regulatory Support
      • Assist with compliance monitoring programs, including data privacy and industry-specific regulations.
      • Research and track new laws and regulations that impact the business.
      • Prepare compliance training materials.
    • Cross-Functional Collaboration
      • Serve as a liaison between the legal team and internal departments such as Procurement, HR, Finance, Operations, Marketing and IT.
      • Provide clear and timely guidance to business partners on legal processes and requirements.
      • Coordinate with outside counsel as needed.
    • Litigation & Risk Management
      • Support management of claims and litigation matters, including vicarious liability claims, fact gathering, discovery, and document management.
      • Coordinate with insurers and assist with incident reporting and compliance documentation.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

  • This position has no leadership responsibilities.

COMPETENCIES - SKILLS

  • Business-oriented mindset with the ability to balance legal risk and operational needs.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Collaborative and approachable team player.
  • High degree of professionalism, integrity, and discretion with sensitive information.
  • Proficiency with contract lifecycle management (CLM) tools and document management systems.
  • Strong legal research and writing skills.
  • Excellent organizational, project management, and communication abilities.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, business, or related field preferred.
  • Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required.
  • 8+ years of paralegal experience, with at least 3 years supporting a corporate in-house legal team.
  • Demonstrated experience with contract management, corporate governance, or compliance.

CORE VALUES

At Wheels, we believe in fostering a culture that is built on our Core Values and Guiding Principles. We cultivate a culture of excellence and innovation by upholding these values, driving our collective success and growth.

  • Integrity – Always act with integrity and honesty.
  • One Team – Treat others with dignity and respect; act as a cohesive, inclusive and accountable team that is making a difference.
  • Innovation – Drive continuous improvement, spark creativity and embrace next generation thinking.
  • Customer Success – Ensure that customer and driver success is at the heart of everything we do.

CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES

At Wheels, our culture guides us how we work every day, and we look for team members who show these behaviors:

  • Discipline Drives Quality – Plan the Trip: Think proactively, hold a high bar, follow through by leveraging experience and systems. To produce quality outcomes, we must be intentional and deliberate in everything we do, from big bets to daily execution.
  • Intellectually Curious – Fuel Your Minds: Be bold, challenge assumptions, think differently, look outside the box. Strive to unlock your own thinking and create new possibilities.
  • Commit and Deliver – Own It: Take responsibility for your work, from start to finish, and be accountable for the results. Think and act like an owner of the business.
  • Relationships Matter – Share the Ride: Trust is central, both with key internal and external stakeholders. Relationships are not a side effect of work but a driver of success.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS, PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work Environment: This hybrid position is in Georgia or Illinois and operates in a professional office environment.
Position Type/Standard Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.
Travel: Occasional travel (less than 10%) is expected for this position to visit with client.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee must regularly talk and hear, and use hands and fingers to operate call center tools.
DISCLAIMER

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Our Benefits

Wheels recognizes benefits are a significant part of your employee experience, and we've created a robust benefits package that is market-leading, competitive offerings so you and your family can receive outstanding care. Please click here for an overview of the benefits available to you and your family.

Pay Range:

$79,100-$110,800

The base salary range for this position is listed above. This position is eligible to participate in the annual incentive plan which is based on company performance and individual performance. Compensation ranges are based on several factors including job function, level, and geographic location. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience, education, certifications, skill level and expertise, and may vary from the amounts listed here.

EEO Statement
 
Wheels is a Drug-Free Workplace. All employment is contingent on successful completion of drug and background screening.
Wheels is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and administers all personnel practices without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status or domestic partnership status, disability, protected veteran status or military status, genetic information, or any other category protected under applicable law. Wheels is committed to taking affirmative steps to promote the employment and advancement of minorities, women, persons with disabilities and protected veterans.

Wheels applies AI-based analysis to application materials to help assess fitness for hire for the specific job being applied for and to recommend job postings that align with the candidate’s skills, by comparing the candidate’s skills to the characteristics and qualifications listed in job postings and/or criteria established by Wheels’ hiring team.   

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