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Kay Search Group lists this Corporate Paralegal (In-House | Private Equity / Real Estate) opportunity in mundelein, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Position: Corporate Paralegal (In-House | Private Equity / Real Estate)
Location: New York, NY (Hybrid)
Comp Package: Base salary up to $125K, bonus, full benefits, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, and additional perks
Overview
A leading private equity / real estate firm is seeking a detail-oriented Corporate Paralegal to support its real estate finance platform and day-to-day legal operations. Reporting to the General Counsel, this individual will work closely with internal deal teams, outside counsel, title companies, and lenders on entity management, financings, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint venture transactions. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities for Corporate Paralegal:
Manage corporate entity records, organizational charts, formation documents, and governance records across multiple jurisdictions
Prepare and maintain LLC agreements, partnership agreements, resolutions, consents, amendments, and related corporate documents
Coordinate matter intake, legal trackers, closing dates, filing deadlines, and transaction milestones
Support real estate financings, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint venture transactions
Coordinate closing checklists, due diligence materials, signature packets, and deliverables with internal teams and outside counsel
Order and review UCC, lien, judgment, litigation, and bankruptcy searches; assist with UCC filings and terminations
Maintain legal document repositories, compile post-closing binders, and track required filings and recordings
Qualifications for Corporate Paralegal:
2+ years of relevant corporate paralegal experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm and/or in an in-house legal department
Bachelor’s degree required
Experience in real estate, real estate finance, structured finance, private funds, or investment management preferred
Familiarity with entity management, matter intake, and document management systems
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain accurate records, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with a proactive and resourceful approach to work
Worksite address
mundelein, IL, 60060, US
Who can apply
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