M&A Paralegal - Adams & Martin Group

A well-established organization is seeking a skilled Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Transactional Paralegal to support their legal team with corporate transactions. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational capabilities, attention to detail, and experience in managing documentation, regulatory compliance, and due diligence throughout the M&A process.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide comprehensive support to attorneys in the preparation, review, and execution of M&A documents, including confidentiality agreements, purchase agreements, and closing documents.

- Conduct due diligence on potential transactions by reviewing corporate records, contracts, financials, and public filings of target companies.

- Assist with the management of closing checklists, document tracking, and ensuring completion of all closing conditions.

- Coordinate the execution and delivery of closing documents, and manage post-closing matters.

- Organize and maintain electronic and physical transactional files, including managing virtual data rooms and ensuring secure handling of sensitive documents.

- Conduct UCC, lien, and other searches to support the legal team in evaluating potential risks.

- Prepare and file required corporate documents with state and federal agencies.

- Serve as a key liaison between internal teams, external clients, and regulatory bodies, ensuring smooth and timely communication during transactions.

- Assist with general corporate governance matters and other paralegal duties as needed.

Qualifications:

- 3-5 years of experience as a corporate or M&A paralegal, with demonstrated experience in supporting transactional work.

- Expertise in corporate governance and transactional processes, particularly in the context of mergers and acquisitions.

- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Proficiency in document management systems, as well as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. To the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.