Legal Assistant / Paralegal - Capital Markets

Overview

An investment banking firm headquartered in Chicago is seeking a Legal Assistant / Paralegal to join their Legal team. This role supports corporate governance, legal operations, and document management, primarily within the Capital Markets function. The position involves partnering across multiple business lines, including Investment Banking, to streamline internal processes and enhance legal and compliance workflows.

Responsibilities

• Prepare new deal memos for engagements and coordinate with Business and Finance teams.
• Gather necessary materials such as financials and deal memos for submission to internal committees.
• Maintain and update deal pipelines in Asana, ensuring all relevant parties and details are current.
• Automate workflows in Asana to track routine tasks and deal steps.
• Coordinate with Compliance to obtain required deal information.
• Support junior bankers and team members by ensuring approvals are logged and parties are entered into the control system.
• Perform legal due diligence on active securitization transactions.
• Collaborate with Technology and Compliance teams to improve data flow between systems like Asana and the control room.
• Contribute to optimizing legal workflows and ensuring efficient integration of legal data across platforms.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal in a corporate or in-house legal environment; experience in capital markets or financial services preferred but not required.
• Strong organizational skills, intellectual curiosity, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical thinker with excellent problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deals and priorities with high attention to detail.
• Comfortable working closely with bankers, compliance teams, and external counsel.
• High initiative and ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to travel for in-person trainings, employee events, and other business-related travel as reasonably requested.
• Must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary range: $85,000 - $100,000, subject to factors such as skills, experience, education, market conditions, and location.
• Eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Health Coverage:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

Time Off & Work-Life Benefits:

• Vacation/Personal Days and Holidays
• Financial & Income Protection Benefits
• Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Wellness & Support:

• Discounted Fitness Memberships (including free membership for Chicago office)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking)
• Mental Health support via Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition programs

Location

Chicago, IL (Headquarters)

Note: Informal conversations do not influence hiring decisions; candidates are encouraged to apply directly.