Transactional Paralegal (Investment Funds)

Robert Half Legal is partnering with a large global private equity firm in Chicago that's looking to hire a Transactional Paralegal with 1-3+ years of experience to join their in-house legal team. This Transactional Paralegal will assist the in-house legal department by handling a variety of legal projects and working on all aspects of fund formation and investment transactions. This position is paying between $75-90K+ plus a generous annual bonus and phenomenal benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing, flexible spending accounts (FSA), generous PTO, commuter benefits, employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, and access to additional voluntary benefits. In addition, this position operates on a flexible hybrid WFH schedule (2-3x per week WFH).

 

Transactional Paralegal Responsibilities:

• Draft, organize, and maintain legal and transactional materials related to investment approvals, fund subscriptions, financing arrangements, entity formation, governance actions, and closing deliverables.
• Coordinate with attorneys, investment team members, financial institutions, accountants, investors, and other external parties to facilitate document execution and information flow.
• Review and manage closing files to ensure documents are complete, properly tracked, and aligned with internal legal and procedural standards.
• Support the preparation and ongoing administration of documentation connected to private equity fund formation, capital raising activities, and investment transactions.
• Oversee post-closing processes, including compiling final executed materials, distributing completed packages, and assembling organized closing records.
• Address requests from investors and fund sponsors related to transaction closings, amendments, and supplemental documentation needs.
• Maintain and enhance internal trackers, reference materials, checklists, and reporting tools used to monitor legal documentation and transaction status.
• Assist with due diligence efforts by gathering records, organizing materials, and supporting review processes for active projects.

How to Apply:

For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com

Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree required; Paralegal certificate highly preferred
• 1-3+ years of paralegal experience handling corporate/transactional law preferably in fund formation or investment transactions
• Experience in private equity highly preferred
• Experience managing closings, corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions and/or debt finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

How to Apply:

For immediate consideration, please email your resume directly to Justin Rambert, VP - Permanent Placement at justin . rambert @ robert half com

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Compensation

$75,000.00-$90,000.00 Yearly

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