Corporate Secretary - Paralegal - DWS Group

Employer:DWS Group

Title:Corporate Secretary (Paralegal)

Location:Chicago, IL

About DWS:

Today, markets face a whole new set of pressures – but also a whole lot of opportunity too. Opportunity to innovate differently. Opportunity to invest responsibly. And opportunity to make change.

Join us at DWS, and you can be part of an industry-leading firm with a global presence. You can lead ambitious opportunities and shape the future of investing. You can support our clients, local communities, and the environment.

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. That’s why we are ‘Investors for a new now’.

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 is your chance to invest in your future.

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Overview

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.

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. The position is in Chicago within the firm’s Illiquid Asset Operations (IAO) group and offers a hybrid working environment.

Role Details

As a/an Corporate Secretary (Paralegal), you will (be):

• Maintain client and investor files, including resolutions, shareholder lists, side letters, investment management agreements, property management agreements, etc.
• Formation of legal entities: drafting qualification documents, applying for EIN, draft corporate bylaws, and operating agreements, etc.
• 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

We are looking for:

• 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 we’ll offer you:

At DWS we’re serious about diversity, equity and creating an inclusive culture where colleagues can be themselves sand it’s important to us that you enjoy coming to work - feeling healthy, happy and rewarded. At DWS, you’ll have access to a range of benefits which you can choose from to create a personalized plan unique to your lifestyle. Whether you’re interested in healthcare, company perks, or are thinking about your retirement plan, there’s something for everyone.

Some of our core benefits:

• Competitive Salary and Matched 401K Savings Plan
• Generous Paid Time Away plus Bank Holidays
• Physical and Mental Health Well-Being benefits including (but not limited to) Health & Life Insurance Plans and the support of trained Mental Health First Aiders
• Family friendly benefits including generous parental leave packages (supporting all variations of family set-ups), to healthcare plans and travel insurance
• The opportunity to support our CSR strategy which is focused on combatting climate change & achieving greater social justice. You can make donations to our partnered organizations or take part in corporate volunteering opportunities in your local communities by providing on hand support.

DWS’ Hybrid Working model is designed to find the right balance between in-person collaboration and engagement in the office, which is core to our working culture, and working from home. Each business group varies on the split between time spent in the office and at home, but this will be discussed and made clear as part of your application and interview process. We will continue to review and evolve our working environments and methods to ensure that we are working in the best way possible for our people.

If you require any adjustments or changes to be made to the interview process for any reason including, or related to a disability or long-term health condition, then please contact your recruiter and let them know what assistance you may need. Examples of adjustments include providing a change to the format of the interview, or providing assistance when at the DWS office. This will not affect your application and your recruitment team will discuss options with you.

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