Corporate M&A Legal Assistant

About the role

A growing Dallas law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate M&A Legal Assistant to join its corporate practice group. This position will primarily support attorneys handling M&A and complex corporate transactions, with additional support provided to the corporate finance team as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with M&A and corporate transactions from inception through closing
• Coordinate and assist with transactional closings
• Prepare and organize closing documents, signature packets, and closing binders
• Send and track documents for electronic signature through DocuSign
• Maintain deal checklists and track transaction status, deadlines, and deliverables
• Coordinate Secretary of State searches and filings
• Order corporate certificates and other organizational documents
• Manage attorney calendars and critical transaction deadlines
• Schedule meetings and coordinate transaction-related communications
• Assist with client correspondence
• Provide support on corporate finance transactions as needed
• Maintain organized electronic files and transaction documentation
• Provide additional administrative and legal support to attorneys within the corporate group

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of corporate transactional legal assistant experience preferred
• Corporate M&A experience required
• Corporate finance experience is a strong plus
• Strong understanding of corporate transactions, closings, and related deadlines
• Experience preparing closing documents, signature packets, and closing binders
• Experience with DocuSign and document management systems such as iManage
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines
• Proactive, team-oriented attitude and willingness to assist others
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys and staff at all levels

Job code: 138588