Paralegal Advisor

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our team at Lincoln International. As a Paralegal, you will play a critical role in supporting our legal and compliance functions, working closely with our attorneys and professionals to ensure the smooth operation of our business.

• Assist with the implementation of a new contract management system, including setting up tags and reminders and contract routing.
• Provide vendor management and legal budget support, including processing legal engagement letters, audit letters, and tracking legal invoices and accruals against budget.
• Assist with corporate recordkeeping, subsidiary management, and corporate governance matters.
• Conduct legal research on laws, regulations, and cases affecting the investment banking industry.
• Answer questions regarding legal department policies and procedures.

• 3+ years of paralegal experience or relevant experience in a legal environment.
• Paralegal certification or bachelor's degree.
• Detail-oriented and 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 and motivation.

Lincoln International is a leading global investment banking advisory firm, trusted by business owners and senior executives of leading private equity firms and public and privately held companies around the world. We offer an unmatched perspective on the global private capital markets, backed by superb execution and a deep commitment to client success.

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.

We follow a hybrid work structure with an emphasis on in-office collaboration. Our employees work in our Chicago office Monday through Thursday each week, with the option to work remotely or from the office on Fridays.