Corporate Paralegal

Inland Real Estate•Oak Brook, IL

22h

About The Position

The Corporate Paralegal plays a critical role in supporting Inland’s legal operations by managing corporate entities, maintaining compliance, and assisting with complex transactions across our investment platforms. This position partners closely with attorneys and external partners on high-impact legal matters, including acquisitions, financings, and dispositions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a Paralegal Certificate required
3–7+ years of corporate paralegal experience, ideally in real estate, private equity, or financial services
Strong knowledge of entity management and corporate governance across multiple jurisdictions
Experience supporting complex transactions (M&A, financings)
Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills
Proficiency with corporate record management systems and Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Maintain minute books and corporate records for Inland’s investment entities
Track and manage annual reports through Corporate Entity Status Dockets
Ensure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements
Coordinate formation, qualification, dissolution, and amendments for: Corporations, Delaware statutory trusts (DSTs), Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs), Limited partnerships (LPs), Limited liability companies (LLCs)
Manage foreign state qualifications and annual filings
Assist attorneys with due diligence and documentation for: Mergers & acquisitions, Financings, Dispositions
Prepare lender-specific LLC agreements and supporting documents
Obtain UCC and related searches
Draft officer certificates, resolutions, organizational documents, and operating agreements
Coordinate document distribution to lenders’ counsel, outside counsel, and title companies for closings
Serve as the primary liaison with CT Corporation (registered agent)
Collaborate with internal legal teams and external counsel