M&A/PE Paralegal

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm is seeking an M&A/Private Equity Paralegal for an initial 12-month contract in London. The ideal candidate will assist in drafting transaction documentation and support deal execution while maintaining transaction tools. A strong background in Corporate M&A/PE or Banking & Finance from a top City law firm is essential. Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle both complex legal tasks and administrative duties are required. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Corporate M&A/PE experience from a top City law firm.
• Willingness to tackle a mix of administrative and legal tasks.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting and reviewing transaction documentation.
• Manage signing and closing checklists during deal execution.
• Conduct legal and market research for transaction-related matters.

Skills

Corporate M&A/PE experience

Excellent communication skills

Ability to tackle administrative tasks

Education

University degree at grade 2:1 or above

Job description

I’ve partnered with a leading international law firm that’s looking for an M&A/Private Equity Paralegal on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with strong potential for extension.

You’ll join a highly regarded team, ranked on top legal directories, and support the practice across a broad range of transactions – from lower mid-market deals to premium M&A and PE work.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and organising transaction documentation, including NDAs, SPAs, disclosure schedules, SHAs, management incentive plans, corporate approvals, and ancillary agreements.
• Support deal execution by managing signing and closing checklists, collating signature pages, and preparing closing sets/bibles.
• Maintain and update key transaction tools, such as trackers, cap tables, data rooms, and other client or internal workflow systems.
• Conduct legal and market research to assist Associates with transaction-related matters.

Job Specifications

Must Have

• Corporate M&A/PE experience, or a broader transactional background (e.g., Banking & Finance) from a top City law firm.
• University degree at grade 2:1 or above, or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Willingness to tackle administrative tasks as well as more complex legal work.

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