Corporate Legal Compliance Paralegal & Project Manager

Edelman•Chicago, IL

2d•$60,000 - $92,000

About The Position

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. Consistent with this approach, we hire the best qualified candidates for all positions. Edelman is seeking an experienced Corporate Legal Compliance Paralegal & Project Manager to join our Legal & Compliance team in Chicago. This role is ideal for a highly organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented professional with 5–8 years of experience in-house or at a law firm, with demonstrated expertise in global corporate records management, statutory filings, and project management. This position will support corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise-wide legal initiatives across multiple jurisdictions around the globe. The ideal candidate is collaborative, intellectually curious and detail-oriented, technologically proficient, and comfortable managing complex global processes in a fast-paced environment. You will join a dynamic global Legal & Compliance team that partners closely with business leaders to enable responsible growth. This is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on global governance operations while working in a collaborative, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience as a corporate paralegal in-house or at a law firm
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated expertise in global corporate records management and statutory filings.
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines across jurisdictions.
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.
High degree of professionalism, discretion, and integrity.
Team-oriented and collaborative mindset
Curious, proactive, and solutions-driven
Strong judgment and problem-solving abilities with an emphasis on being practical
Ability to maintain productivity while managing shifting priorities
Commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

Manage and maintain global corporate records, minute books, and entity management systems globally.
Coordinate and oversee domestic and international statutory filings, annual reports, director/officer updates, and related compliance requirements.
Support entity formations, dissolutions, restructurings, and intercompany governance matters.
Partner with outside counsel and global offices to ensure timely and accurate compliance with local corporate requirements and filings.
Track and maintain corporate calendars to ensure filing deadlines are met.
Lead and manage cross-functional legal and compliance projects, including corporate clean-up initiatives, governance modernization, and regulatory reporting workflows.
Develop and maintain project timelines, trackers, and reporting dashboards.
Drive process improvements to enhance efficiency, documentation, and risk mitigation.
Support internal audits and compliance reviews related to corporate governance.
Assist with drafting and/or reviewing board resolutions, consents, and corporate documentation.
Support policy rollouts and internal governance communications.
Collaborate closely with Legal, Finance, Tax, HR, and regional business leaders.
Serve as a trusted operational partner to attorneys and compliance leadership and be willing to pitch in with processing of legal invoices, team meetings, etc. should your assistance be needed.