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at Robert Half in Itasca, Illinois, United States Job Description Description Senior Paralegal - In-House Legal Team ?? Itasca, IL (Hybrid) A well-established, global financial services organization is seeking a Senior Paralegal to join its in-house legal team. This is a high-impact role supporting attorneys across corporate governance, commercial contracting, legal operations, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced environment. Position Overview This role partners closely with legal and business stakeholders to manage a broad range of legal matters, including entity management, contract review, litigation support, and legal operations. The Senior Paralegal will also play a key role in administering the department's matter management system, ensuring matters are tracked, maintained, and reported accurately. Key Responsibilities + Manage legal matters (open/close matters, track deadlines, run reports, maintain data integrity) + Process and track outside counsel invoices and ensure compliance with billing guidelines + Support corporate governance and entity management (formations, filings, resolutions, board materials) + Review and assist with NDAs and vendor/commercial contracts + Coordinate contract execution, routing, and storage + Provide litigation and regulatory support, including document collection and tracking deadlines + Maintain legal files and records in SharePoint and governance systems + Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Operations + Assist with process improvements and legal operations initiatives Requirements Qualifications + 5+ years of experience in a corporate legal department or law firm (in-house strongly preferred) + Experience with corporate governance, entity management, and contract review + Exposure to SOX or similar compliance frameworks + Experience with matter management systems + Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills + Working knowledge of commercial contracts, secured transactions, and UCC concepts + Bachelor's or Associate's degree required; Paralegal Certificate preferred Compensation & Benefits +