Paralegal - Global Finance (Charlotte)

Sidley Austin•Charlotte, NC

6d•$115,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Global Finance Paralegal supports attorneys in all phases of complex financial transactions, including commercial lending, securitizations, and other corporate finance matters. The role involves conducting due diligence, preparing and reviewing transaction documents, coordinating closings, and managing post-closing activities. Flexibility to work overtime as needed is required.

Requirements

BA/BS with strong academic credentials.
U.C.C. experience and demonstrated proficiency.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with clients, partners, associates, paralegals, and all staff members.
Excellent organizational skills.
Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
Good judgment.
Ability to work harmoniously and effectively with others as part of a team.
Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
Self-starter who shows ownership and commitment to the role.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

3+ years’ experience at a medium or large law firm in banking or financial transactions.
Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program.
Proficiency in DocuSign.

Responsibilities

Support lawyers in the Global Finance Group on commercial loans, securitizations, and other corporate finance transactions.
Draft U.C.C. financing statements and fixture filings and exhibits, and arrange for their recordation.
Research Article 9 and U.C.C. issues.
Obtain, review, and analyze lien search reports and prepare lien summaries.
Obtain incorporation or formation documents and prepare initial drafts of ancillary closing documents.
Review, summarize, and organize due diligence materials.
Conduct, monitor, or coordinate closings and all post-closing activities.
Review closing documents for completeness and compliance.
Prepare and distribute closing books.
Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the lawyers or paralegal manager.