Latham & Watkins · 3 days ago
Senior Paralegal – Structured Finance
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $175K/yr
6+ years expLatham & Watkins is a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world. The Senior Paralegal will manage and lead supportive aspects for structured finance and securitization transactions, executing a range of legal tasks including organizing, analyzing, drafting, reviewing, and summarizing documents related to these transactions.
Law Practice
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
A bachelor's 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
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
Benefits
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
Company
Latham & Watkins
Latham & Watkins is a global law firm with more than 3,500 lawyers in its offices located in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the United States.
1001-5000 employees
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COO
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