Corporate Paralegal - Lisle
Senior Paralegal – In-House Legal Team
đź“Ť Itasca, IL (Hybrid)
A well-established, global financial services organization is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its in-house legal team. This is a high-impact role supporting attorneys across corporate governance, commercial contracting, legal operations, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment.
Position Overview
This role partners closely with legal and business stakeholders to manage a broad range of legal matters, including entity management, contract review, litigation support, and legal operations. The Senior Paralegal will also play a key role in administering the department’s matter management system, ensuring matters are tracked, maintained, and reported accurately.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage legal matters (open/close matters, track deadlines, run reports, maintain data integrity)
- Process and track outside counsel invoices and ensure compliance with billing guidelines
- Support corporate governance and entity management (formations, filings, resolutions, board materials)
- Review and assist with NDAs and vendor/commercial contracts
- Coordinate contract execution, routing, and storage
- Provide litigation and regulatory support, including document collection and tracking deadlines
- Maintain legal files and records in SharePoint and governance systems
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Operations
- Assist with process improvements and legal operations initiatives
Qualifications:
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm (in-house strongly preferred)
- Experience with corporate governance, entity management, and contract review
- Exposure to SOX or similar compliance frameworks
- Experience with matter management systems
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills
- Working knowledge of commercial contracts, secured transactions, and UCC concepts
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $100,000 – $125,000 (DOE)
- Bonus: 10% discretionary
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous PTO
- Company-paid life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Career development opportunities
Why Apply
- Collaborative, high-performing in-house legal team
- Exposure to a wide range of legal and operational matters
- Hybrid flexibility with a stable, growth-oriented organization
If you’re a detail-oriented paralegal who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys cross-functional collaboration, we’d love to connect.
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Compensation
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