M&A Paralegal

SSQ; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal consultancy seeks a Consultant for their M&A team in London. The role requires 2–3 years of transactional paralegal experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Responsibilities include supporting corporate transactions and preparing necessary documentation. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities to engage in varied legal functions.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of recent transactional paralegal experience within a professional services environment.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple assignments.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing corporate documents and materials.
• Support formation of corporations and partnerships.
• Draft documentation for corporate amendments and dissolutions.

Skills

Transactional paralegal experience

Strong organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Knowledge of legal terminology

Ability to work independently

Flexibility for overtime

Education

Degree education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Consultant at SSQ: The Legal Search Consultancy

M&A Paralegal, London.

SSQ is partnering with an international law firm in their search for a M&A paralegal.

Overview

This role involves supporting lawyers in all stages of corporate transactions and preparing documents necessary to comply with international and local regulations in the conduct of business activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing corporate documents and materials.
• Support with the formation of corporations (both business and not-for-profit), partnerships and limited liability companies.
• Draft documentation for amendments, withdrawals, mergers and dissolutions of corporate entities.
• Work directly with associates and clients during closings and corporate transactions.
• Provide support in the preparation for and completion of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions and initial public offerings.
• Monitor and track activity in the corporate/M&A market; update and maintain databases.
• Provide general administrative assistance and support the legal team with know-how, project work and other ad hoc tasks.

Candidate Profile & Skills

• Degree educated with 2–3 years of recent transactional paralegal experience within a professional services environment.
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively and manage multiple concurrent assignments.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with lawyers, clients, and colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Knowledge of legal terminology and principles.
• Proactive, motivated, and adaptable, with the ability to use initiative.
• Flexibility to work overtime at short notice when required.

If you're interested, please apply, or contact [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Legal Services

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London, England, United Kingdom