Paralegal

Corporate Development Deal Paralegal

Direct Hire

4 days on site, 1 remote

Must Haves:

3-7 years of experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm or corporate setting

• Experience with contracts/NDA's
• Exposure to the deal process
• Bachelor's Degree
• Proficient in legal research tools

Preferred:

• M&A and Deal experience (strongly preferred
• Ideal person has 5-7 years of experience
• Paralegal certificate
• Familiarity with SEC filings

About the Role - This Corporate Development Deal Paralegal supports attorneys and legal teams in handling mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions. They play a crucial role in organizing, managing, and ensuring compliance during the lifecycle of a corporate deal.

Responsibilities

• Transaction Support: Assist attorneys with all stages of corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Prepare and organize documents for deal closings, such as closing checklists, signature pages, and transaction binders.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and prepare summaries of findings.
• Manage the execution and distribution of documents for closings.

• Document Management: Draft, revise, and review contracts, resolutions, and other transaction-related documents.
• File and retrieve corporate records and transaction documents in document management systems.
• Maintain corporate minute books and other entity records.

• Legal and Regulatory Filings:
• Prepare and file documents with state and federal agencies, such as UCC filings, annual reports, and registrations.
• Coordinate with local counsel to ensure compliance with jurisdictional requirements.

• Communication and Coordination:
• Serve as a point of contact between the legal team, clients, and third parties (e.g., opposing counsel, government agencies).
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, conference calls, and deadlines related to transactions.
• Support the legal team in responding to inquiries and requests for information.

• Research and Analysis:
• Conduct legal and factual research on corporate law issues and jurisdiction-specific requirements.
• Monitor developments in corporate law and regulations affecting transactions.
• Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.

• Required Skills Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years of experience as a corporate paralegal in a law firm or corporate legal department, with a focus on transactional work.
• Skills:
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in legal research tools, Microsoft Office Suite, and document management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with electronic data rooms (e.g., Intralinks, Box, or similar platforms).
• Familiarity with SEC filings and public company reporting requirements.
• Basic knowledge of financial statements and corporate finance.