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Paralegal - Global Finance

Sidley Austin LLP

Chicago, IL • On-site

$120K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 5 days ago

Job description

The Global Finance Paralegal manages all aspects of large-scale financial transactions and will assist with research and document management. The position requires overtime.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Support lawyers in the Global Finance Group on commercial loans, securitizations and other corporate finance transactions;
  • Draft and arrange for the recordation of U.C.C. financing statements and fixture filings and exhibits;
  • Research Article 9 & U.C.C. issues;
  • Obtain, review and analyze lien search reports and prepare lien summaries;
  • Obtain incorporation/formation documents and prepare initial drafts of ancillary closing documents;
  • Review, summarize and organize due diligence materials;
  • Conduct, monitor or coordinate a closing and all post-closing activities;
  • Review closing documents for completeness and compliance;
  • Prepare and distribute closing books;
  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the lawyers or paralegal manager

Education and/or Experience:
Required:
  • BA/BS with strong academic credentials
  • Minimum 10+ years' experience at a medium or large law firm in banking or financial transactions
  • U.C.C. experience and demonstrated proficiency

Preferred:
  • Paralegal Certificate from an ABA accredited program
  • Proficient in DocuSign
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with clients, partners, associates, paralegals and all staff members.

Other Skills and Abilities:
The following will also be required of the successful candidate:
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good judgment
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Able to work harmoniously and effectively with others
  • Able to preserve confidentiality and exercise discretion
  • Able to work under pressure
  • Able to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines and priorities

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The target salary range for this role is:
$120,000 - $145,000 if located in Illinois
Salaries vary by location and are based on numerous factors, including, but not limited to, the relevant market, skills, experience, and education of the selected candidate. Our compensation package also includes bonus eligibility and a comprehensive benefits program. Benefits information can be found at Sidley.com/Benefits.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements. The requirements listed above are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please email sidleytalentacquisition@sidley.com (current employees should contact Human Resources).
Sidley Austin LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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