Senior Paralegal – Structured Finance
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Job Location:
Chicago, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
4 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The success of our firm is largely determined by our commitment to hire and develop the very best and brightest creating a team that provides our clients with the highest quality of work and service. We are driven by our core values: respect innovation and collaboration.
About the Role
The Senior Paralegalis an integral part of Lathams Legal Professional and Paralegal role will be responsible for managing and leading all supportive aspects for structured finance and securitization transactions across various stages including new issuances (both revolving and static) refinancings reissuances and resets as well as other complex business securitizations while executing a range of legal tasks including but not limited to organizing analyzing drafting reviewing and summarizing documents related to structured finance transactions. This role will be located in our Chicagooffice. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.
Responsibilities & Qualifications
Other key responsibilities include:
- Overseeing the closing process which includes the creation of execution version documents coordination of signature page compilation analysis and collection of documents that are conditions precedent to closing and assembling legal opinions and closing documents
- Preparing and assisting with the assembly and review of transaction-related documents
- Preparing and distributing post-closing documentation
- Preparing and assisting with filings to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and other government bodies and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements
- Facilitating the formation of various business entities including the preparation and filing of organizational documents (certificates of organization or formation bylaws Limited Liability Company (LLC) agreements and Limited Partnership (LP) agreements)
- Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive confidential privileged financial and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains
Wed love to hear from you if you:
- Possess strong organizational and project management skills
- Exhibit excellent attention to detail
- Demonstrate the ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced environment
And have:
- A bachelors degree or equivalent
- A signed declaration if located in the California office or a paralegal certificate from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved program preferably
- A minimum of six (6) years of related law firm experience as a paralegal
- Structured finance experience
Benefits & Additional Information
Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Lathams comprehensive benefit program which includes:
- Healthcare life and disability insurance
- A generous 401k plan
- At least 11 paid holidays per year and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
- Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services mindfulness and resiliency medical resources well-being events and more)
- Professional development programs
- Employee discounts
- Affinity groups networks and coalitions for lawyers and staff
Latham & Watkins is an equal opportunity employer. The Firm prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race (including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles) color religion sex age national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status (including veterans of the Vietnam era) gender expression marital status or any other characteristic or condition protected by applicable statute.
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Pay Range
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Key Skills
- Legal Drafting
- Proofreading
- Google Docs
- Organizational skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Research Experience
- Paralegal
- Filing
- Writing Skills
About Company
Latham & Watkins, a global law firm, advises the businesses and institutions that power the global economy. We leverage our vast global resources to work relentlessly and efficiently to accomplish client goals.
