Fund Formation Paralegal - Chicago, IL

Summary: Fund formation paralegals provide legal support with complex fund formation and venture capital transactions. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation and maintenance of organizational documents, partnership and limited liability company agreements, side letters, transfer agreements, admission agreements and other amendments
• Conduct investor suitability due diligence
• Research Federal and State securities regulations in connection with fund formations and preparing and filing requisite notices
• Conduct due diligence review of documents and prepare opinions and backup in connection with fund formation
• Handle SEC compliance reporting on behalf of venture fund clients with respect to their public company stock portfolios.

Skills & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of experience with fund formation and venture capital transactions in a comparably sized law firm or public company corporate law department
• Available to work overtime, as required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and track extensive details
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with clients and all levels of personnel and handle confidential information sensitively and discreetly
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, while demonstrating initiative, diplomacy and tact when under pressure
• Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, advanced knowledge of Excel preferred

To Apply: Please email your resume to: cfleck@chelsearecruiters.com