Corporate Compliance Specialist

Corporate Compliance Specialist A large international law firm, is seeking a Corporate Compliance Specialist for our Corporate, Finance and Real Estate Department in our Chicago office. Under the supervision of attorneys, the Corporate Compliance Specialist will provide support in all areas of Corporate Compliance including preparation of Annual Reports and Franchise Tax return filings. The Corporate Compliance Specialist will operate as part of a team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to provide a high level of service to both internal and external clients. The firm has a strong dedication to its employees, values, and commitment to the community. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Coordinate all aspects of Secretary of State statutory reporting for various types of legal entities, including preparing and filing of annual reports and timely correspondence to external stakeholders. Draft, maintain, and file corporate records, including resolutions, board of director changes, officer appointments, and other routine minute book documents. Maintain entity management database and structure charts, including cleaning up existing records and keeping up-to-date information on entity names, stockholders, directors, and officers/managers, among other things. Stay current on best practices in entity management, and develop and improve templates, processes, and procedures. Serve on the Audit Letter Response team, processing responses to requests from clients to provide loss contingency information to their independent accountants. Other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS REQUIRED: Four- year degree or equivalent experience Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in a professional environment Minimum 3 years of progressive responsibility in managing corporate compliance matters Certificate of completion of a paralegal program and paralegal board certification preferred Law firm experience preferred Experience with Delaware and Illinois Annual Reports and Franchise Tax preferred High level of proficiency with technology including Microsoft Office Suite applications, Adobe Acrobat, Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw (and Dialog) and other internet research tools Ability to perform well under pressure Respectful to other individuals working directly or indirectly with them Reliable and dependable team player A good planner who is very detail-oriented and has the ability to organize and prioritize Action and results-oriented Maintain confidentiality of client information and internal discretion Must have effective written and oral communication skills Work independently, taking initiative to move projects to conclusion Display a strong client service orientation with a positive attitude Demonstrate accountability, taking ownership over projects and responsibilities and resolving issues proactively Ability to assess information, anticipate issues and outcomes, and make effective decisions To Apply: Please email resume to: [email protected]