Paralegal

at  Lincoln International

We are trusted investment banking advisors to business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world. Our services include mergers and acquisitions advisory, private funds and capital markets advisory, and valuation and fairness opinions. As one tightly integrated team of more than 1,000 professionals across 15 countries, we offer an unmatched perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success. With extensive industry knowledge and relationships, timely market intelligence and strategic insights, we forge deep, productive client relationships that endure for decades. Learn more at www.lincolninternational.com.
At Lincoln International, we know that the success of our global organization is a direct outcome of the strength of our people. We encourage diversity of thought and create talent density by attracting, retaining and engaging high performers from all demographics, backgrounds and perspectives. We value diversity, equity and inclusion as a catalyst to foster innovation and creative problem solving, access the best candidates and adapt to a highly dynamic, competitive environment. We know that employing a diverse team and valuing the unique perspectives of our people allows us to better understand and serve the needs of our clients.
Lincoln International is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage you to read more about our commitment to diversity and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) efforts.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lincoln International is seeking a full-time Paralegal in our Chicago office to assist our rapidly growing organization. This role will primarily support our domestic offices, but also our international offices, as needed. We do not anticipate that travel will be required. This person will report to the General Counsel, but work collaboratively with all attorneys and professionals in the legal and compliance functions, primarily located in Chicago. This person will have significant interaction with Lincoln International’s senior bankers, senior management and outside counsel. Successful candidates should be very detail-oriented, committed to excellence and motivated by the prospect of building a dynamic legal group within a leading, global M&A advisory firm.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3+ years of paralegal experience or relevant experience in a legal environment preferred. Specific experience in an in-house legal department for a public company is a plus.
• Paralegal certification or bachelor’s degree.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize work effectively under tight deadlines and maintain communication with attorneys regarding project status and estimated completion timelines.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact effectively with peers, customers, attorneys and other business and compliance professionals.
• Excellent legal research skills and experience with Lexis and/or Westlaw.
• Competence with the suite of Microsoft Office products.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of dependability.
• Highly motivated and results oriented.
• Ability to work independently with limited oversight.
• Good judgment and discretion.

• Assist with identifying and then implementing a new contract management system for the organization.
• Once implemented, will be the primary owner of the contract management system, including setting up appropriate tags and reminders and contract routing.
• Provide vendor management and legal budget support, including assisting with processing of legal engagement letters, audit letters, tracking of legal invoices and accruals against budget.
• Assist with corporate recordkeeping, subsidiary management and corporate governance matters.
• Legal research on laws, regulations (federal and state) and cases affecting the investment banking industry.
• Answer questions regarding legal department policies and procedures.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.