Paralegal / Corporate Secretary, Deutsche Bank

Legal Entity Reporting

$65-95k

Senior and Expert level

Chicago

Office located in South Riverside Plaza, IL

Investment bank and financial services company

Job no longer available

Investment bank and financial services company

1001+ employees

B2CB2BInvestingTradingFinancial Services

Job no longer available

$65-95k

Senior and Expert level

Chicago

Office located in South Riverside Plaza, IL

1001+ employees

B2CB2BInvestingTradingFinancial Services

Company mission

To be the leading global provider of financial solutions for demanding clients, creating exceptional value for its shareholders and people.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

College degree required with a concentration in paralegal studies preferred
Minimum 5 years’ experience as a legal secretary or corporate paralegal
General understanding of legal entity mechanics, corporate governance, and related topics
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products
Strong verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Motivated, self-started with the ability to problem solve
Ability to take direction and work in a team environment

What the job involves

We’re looking for creative thinkers and innovators to join us as the world continues to transform
As whole markets change, one thing remains clear; our people always work together to capture the opportunities of tomorrow
As investors on behalf of our clients, it is our role to find investment solutions
Ensuring the best possible foundation for our clients’ financial future
And in return, we’ll give you the support and platform to develop new skills, make an impact and work alongside some of the industry’s greatest thought leaders
This is your chance to achieve your goals and lead an extraordinary career
This position is in the Legal Entity Operations group at RREEF Management, LLC, (RREEF) a registered investment advisor, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of DWS
The Legal Entity Operations group is charged with forming and maintaining legal entities for all RREEF advised real estate and other illiquid asset vehicles in the U.S. (approx. 600 entities) and performing Corporate Secretarial duties for both the advised entities as well as some RREEF corporate entities
Maintain client and investor files, including resolutions, shareholder lists, side letters, investment management agreements, property management agreements, etc
This position interacts with outside counsel as well various RREEF teams including Portfolio Management, Asset Management, Transactions, Internal Legal, Capital Markets, Fund Finance and Compliance
Formation of legal entities: drafting qualification documents, applying for EIN, draft corporate bylaws, and operating agreements, etc
The position is in Chicago within the firm’s Illiquid Asset Operations (IAO) group and offers a hybrid working environment
Overseeing third party registered agent for legal entities and managing related accounts payable
Dissolution of legal entities
Preparing corporate resolutions, powers of attorney, incumbency certificates and related entity documentation when necessary
Maintain Officers and Directors lists, and vehicle organization charts
Assist with various annual reporting requirements for the legal entities
Manage REIT side letter compliance
Serve as corporate secretary for various vehicle Board Meeting and internal DWS committee meetings
Maintains strong cross-functional relationships, consistent communication and cooperation with the IAO and other groups at RREEF to support department and company initiatives
Interact with external contacts including clients, outside counsel, registered agent, escheatment services administrator, auditors, tax advisors, and others
Prioritize and track various calendar deliverables across multiple entities
Complete ad hoc projects and tasks to improve efficiency and processes

Our take

Despite its roots in the nineteenth century, Deutsche Bank has seen strategic transformation at countless stages to remain competitive. For example, it recently launched Vert, a new digital payments company for SMEs, in collaboration with Fiserv. As a result, the company successfully filled the gap in the market for a user-friendly, all in one solution which would enable merchants to accept payments and manage money.

The company continues to benefit from its scale and reputation. Despite ongoing criticisms, its strong European ties and a global network means Deutsche Bank is well placed to help clients navigate through geopolitical and macroeconomic shifts, something that can’t be said so confidently of its competitors. Today, it operates in circa 60 countries.

Moving forwards, the company is focused on aligning more closely to environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria to facilitate over €500B in sustainable finance and investments between 2020 and 2025.