Djeholdings

Corporate Governance Paralegal

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Sponsorship not specified$60k-$95kDetected 30 days ago

ComplianceProject ManagementExcelCorporate LawLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office

About the role

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Edelman is seeking a Corporate Governance Paralegal to join our Legal & Compliance team in Chicago.

Manage and maintain global corporate records, minute books, and entity management systems.
Support entity formations, dissolutions, restructurings, and intercompany governance matters.
Partner with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate compliance with corporate requirements.
Track and maintain corporate calendars to ensure filing deadlines are met.
Project Management & Operational Support
Lead and manage cross-functional legal and compliance projects, including corporate clean-up initiatives, governance modernization, and regulatory reporting workflows.
Manage project timelines, trackers, and reporting dashboards.
Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, documentation, and risk mitigation.
Support internal audits and compliance reviews.
Legal & Compliance Team Support

At least 3 years of experience as a corporate paralegal at an agency, in-house, or at a law firm
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
The ideal candidate is collaborative, intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing complex processes in a fast-paced environment.

Demonstrated expertise in global corporate records management and statutory filings.
Experience with regulatory filings at the Federal and/or State level or willing to be trained on them to handle
Notary Public (or willingness to become a Notary upon hire).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Experience using AI productivity tools such as ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to enhance workflow efficiency.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Coordinate and oversee domestic and international statutory filings, annual reports, and director/officer updates..

medical and dental insurance, vision, 401K, life insurance, disability insurance, paid time off, travel assistance and wellness programing.

We are in relentless pursuit of an equitable and inspiring workplace that is respectful of all, reflects and represents the world in which we live, and fosters trust, collaboration and belonging.

equal opportunity employer and believes in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
If you require a reasonable accommodation in any part of the employment process, please let us know.

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