M&A Paralegal

Key Responsibilities

Due Diligence & Transaction Support

• Assist with due diligence by reviewing corporate records, contracts, financial documents, and regulatory filings
• Organize and maintain data rooms, track document requests, and ensure timely responses from internal and external stakeholders
• Identify and escalate legal risks or inconsistencies uncovered during diligence

Document Drafting & Review

• Draft and revise transaction documents, including purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, board resolutions, and ancillary agreements
• Coordinate with internal counsel and external advisors to ensure alignment on terms and structure

Closing Coordination

• Manage closing checklists, monitor deliverables, and ensure all closing conditions are met
• Facilitate signing and execution of documents, coordinate with counterparties, and oversee closing logistics
• Handle post-closing filings (e.g., UCCs), document archiving, and integration-related legal tasks
• Maintain organized records of executed agreements and closing materials for audit and compliance purposes

Process Optimization

• Enhance M&A workflows by improving templates, standardizing diligence processes, and implementing legal tech tools such as CLM systems
• Collaborate with legal operations to ensure scalable and repeatable transaction support