M&A Paralegal

**The Role:** We are seeking an experienced Remote M&A Paralegal to support our transactional practice. This role works directly with attorneys on active deal teams, providing critical support across the deal lifecycle — from due diligence through closing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable managing multiple deals simultaneously, and able to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. **Responsibilities:** - **Due Diligence Review:** Review and organize target company documents (corporate records, contracts, financial statements, IP filings, litigation records, etc.); identify and flag issues for attorney review; maintain and update due diligence checklists and data rooms. - **Disclosure Schedules:** Prepare and draft disclosure schedules corresponding to representations and warranties in purchase agreements; cross-reference against due diligence findings and client-provided information for accuracy and completeness. - **Purchase Agreement Support:** Assist attorneys with drafting and revising asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, and related transaction documents; prepare redlines and track changes across negotiation rounds; maintain version control and document logs. - **Closing Coordination:** Prepare and maintain closing checklists and closing document sets; coordinate signature pages and execution logistics with clients, opposing counsel, and other deal parties; assemble final closing binders/electronic closing sets; track post-closing deliverables and follow-up items. - **General Deal Support:** Support ancillary document preparation (officer's certificates, secretary's certificates, good standing certificates, UCC lien searches/releases, corporate resolutions); assist with entity formation and governance document preparation as needed; maintain organized electronic deal files. **Requirements:** - Paralegal certificate or degree, or equivalent work experience - 2+ years of experience as a paralegal in a transactional/corporate practice, with direct M&A deal experience strongly preferred - Strong understanding of the M&A deal process and standard transaction documents - Excellent written communication skills and close attention to detail - Proficiency with Microsoft Word (including redlining/track changes), Excel, Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, etc.) and PDF tools; comfort with virtual data rooms and document management systems - Ability to manage competing deadlines across multiple active transactions - Self-motivated and able to work independently in a fully remote environment - Strong organizational skills and discretion in handling confidential client information