| Location | Oak Brook, IL |
Join a leading real estate and financial organization with over 50 years of success. At Inland, we invest in talent, collaboration, and long-term growth-and we're looking for a skilled Corporate Paralegal to support our dynamic legal team.
About the RoleThe 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.
Key ResponsibilitiesCorporate Governance & Records
Maintain minute books and corporate records for Inland's investment entitiesTrack and manage annual reports through Corporate Entity Status DocketsEnsure compliance with corporate governance and regulatory requirements
Entity Management
Coordinate formation, qualification, dissolution, and amendments for:
CorporationsDelaware statutory trusts (DSTs)Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs)Limited partnerships (LPs)Limited liability companies (LLCs)
Manage foreign state qualifications and annual filings
Transaction Support
Assist attorneys with due diligence and documentation for:
Mergers & acquisitionsFinancingsDispositions
Prepare lender-specific LLC agreements and supporting documentsObtain UCC and related searches
Document Preparation & Coordination
Draft officer certificates, resolutions, organizational documents, and operating agreementsCoordinate document distribution to lenders' counsel, outside counsel, and title companies for closings
Vendor & Stakeholder Management
Serve as the primary liaison with CT Corporation (registered agent)Collaborate with internal legal teams and external counsel
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree and a Paralegal Certificate required3-7+ years of corporate paralegal experience, ideally in real estate, private equity, or financial servicesStrong knowledge of entity management and corporate governance across multiple jurisdictionsExperience supporting complex transactions (M&A, financings)Highly detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skillsProficiency with corporate record management systems and Microsoft Office
Why Join Inland?
Work on sophisticated, high-impact real estate and investment transactionsCollaborate with experienced legal and business professionalsBe part of a stable, growth-oriented organization with a strong industry reputationCompetitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package