Job Title: Corporate Governance Paralegal
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid - Onsite 3 Days/Week, Wednesdays are Required Onsite)
Industry: Legal/Corporate Governance
Pay: $38/hr - $48/hr - $100k - $105k (based on experience)
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About Our Client:
Addison Group is hiring for our client, a highly respected global corporation with a collaborative and professional team. This opportunity provides a chance to work closely with experienced professionals on corporate governance and transactional matters within a dynamic and engaging work environment.
Job Description:
The Corporate Governance Paralegal will manage and oversee domestic and international subsidiary matters, support compliance and credit facility initiatives, and assist with complex acquisition, disposition, and restructuring transactions. This role involves working with tax, treasury, and legal teams to ensure compliance and streamline processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare resolutions, contributions, assignments, distributions, and other corporate governance documents.
- Partner with Tax, Treasury, and Finance teams to support global initiatives from a legal perspective.
- Manage domestic and international compliance filings and oversee subsidiary processes.
- Collaborate with outside counsel on global finance and tax restructuring projects.
- Lead quarterly sanctions reporting and special initiatives requested by leadership.
- Work with third-party providers on domestic and international compliance.
Qualifications:
Must Have:
- 10+ years of senior-level corporate governance paralegal experience.
- Strong background in subsidiary management for a global corporation.
- Exceptional organizational skills and ability to manage tasks independently.
- Paralegal certification from an accredited institution.
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Experience with sanctions reporting is a plus, but not required.
Additional Details:
- Schedule: Hybrid (3 days onsite, with Wednesdays required).
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM.
- Opportunity: Contract-to-hire.
Perks:
- Opportunity to join a collaborative and respectful team.
- Hybrid work schedule for improved work-life balance.
- Gain experience in high-level global transactions and compliance work.
- Pathway to a permanent role with competitive salary and benefits.
