Paralegal - Mergers & Acquisitions

Who You Are

• Have a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of paralegal experience supporting corporate or M&A matters at a law firm
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail when managing large volumes of transaction documents
• Comfortable collaborating with attorneys, clients, and external advisors in a fast-moving deal environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and document management platforms such as iManage
• Able to manage confidential information and work extended hours when transaction activity requires

What You’ll Do

• Support attorneys on corporate transactions including mergers, acquisitions, investments, joint ventures, and restructurings
• Coordinate due diligence by collecting, reviewing, and organizing company records and transaction materials
• Manage virtual data rooms and maintain structured document indexing for active deals
• Prepare transaction checklists, corporate documentation, and merger subsidiary formations
• Compile and review capitalization tables and related equity ownership schedules
• Coordinate signature collection and distribute executed documents to deal teams
• Assist with preparation and filing of SEC submissions and other required regulatory or stock exchange notices
• Maintain communication with opposing counsel and outside advisors during the transaction process
• Prepare closing binders, maintain transaction records, and assist with post-closing tasks
• Contribute to internal reporting, transaction libraries, and team operational support

What Success Looks Like

• Transaction documents are organized, accurate, and easy for deal teams to access
• Due diligence materials and regulatory filings are completed efficiently and on schedule
• Signature coordination, document distribution, and closing preparation occur without delays
• Internal transaction records and reporting remain current and well maintained

Pay

$100,000 – 118,000 annually, based on experience

Schedule

Hybrid – New York, NY