Legal Assistant – Corporate M&A (Hands-on)

Emma of Torre.ai; Colombia; Remote; COP 40,865,648 - 69,471,602; Full time

Job summary

A reputable investment firm is seeking a Legal Assistant for a hands-on role focused on Corporate M&A processes. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience and be proficient in legal document management. You will support transactions, due diligence, and invest in documentation while coordinating with teams in the U.S. This is a full-time remote position available to residents of several Latin American countries, requiring strong English skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant / Paralegal with exposure to Corporate M&A.
• Background in investment funds, private equity, or transactional corporate law.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support for Corporate M&A transactions.
• Organize and maintain data rooms and legal documentation.
• Continuously improve legal and compliance workflows.

Skills

Proficient in Legal document redlining

Fluent in English

Detail-oriented

Tech-savvy in legal document management

Job description

I’m helping Peterson Partners find a top candidate to join their team full-time for the role of Legal Assistant – Corporate M&A (Hands-on).

You'll drive critical M&A and fund formation, ensuring compliance and operational excellence.

Compensation:

USD 1K - 1.7K/month

Location:

Remote (for residents of Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Ecuador, Chile, Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Argentina, Uruguay, the Dominican Republic, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama).

Mission of Peterson Partners:

\"At Peterson Partners, our mission is to help exceptional people build extraordinary companies. We actively support entrepreneurs and management teams in building enduring businesses. Over the years, we’ve invested in more than 300 companies across various industries, including Packsize, Lucid Software, Solidcore, Ethos, Luggage Forward, SmartAsset, and Breeze Airways. We often provide the first institutional capital in a business and participate for a significant chapter of growth, typically 5 to 10 years, during which we work hard as coaches and trusted advisors to drive growth and build brands, systems, and human capital.\"

What makes you a strong candidate:

• You are proficient in Legal document redlining, Corporate M&A.


• English - Fully fluent

Responsibilities and more:

🎯 About the role

We are looking for a hands-on Legal Assistant / Paralegal, not a managerial role, to directly support the internal legal team on Corporate M&A, fund formation, and compliance processes.

This is an execution-focused role, with real ownership of day-to-day legal tasks.

• Provide direct, hands-on support on Corporate M&A transactions, including:


• due diligence, closings, investments, exits, and board-related matters.


• Support fund formation and investor documentation.


• Perform and manage OFAC, KYC, AML checks and regulatory filings.


• Organize and maintain data rooms and legal documentation.


• Coordinate daily with legal, finance, and investment teams in the U.S.


• Continuously improve legal and compliance workflows.


• 2+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant / Paralegal with real Corporate M&A exposure.


• Background in investment funds, private equity, venture capital, or transactional corporate law firms.


• Advanced English (legal documentation + daily communication).


• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and execution-driven.


• Tech-savvy with strong legal document management skills.

🚨 Key conditions (please read carefully)

• This must be your sole full-time role.

👉 Candidates with other active jobs or significant academic commitments will not be considered.

• Availability to work Utah hours (9am–6pm) with at least 80% overlap.


• Full ownership of the role, strong focus, and a long-term commitment mindset.


• This is not a managerial or strategic role — it is a hands-on execution role.