M&A/PE Paralegal — 12-Month Contract (London)

Taylor Root; City Of 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 a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. The role involves assisting in transaction documentation, managing deal executions, and conducting legal research. Candidates should have corporate M&A/PE experience or a broader transactional background from a top City law firm and a university degree at a grade of 2:1 or above. This position offers a dynamic work environment with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Experience in Corporate M&A or a transactional background from a top City law firm.
• Willing to handle both administrative and complex legal tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and organizing transaction documentation.
• Support deal execution by managing signing and closing checklists.
• Maintain and update key transaction tools.
• Conduct legal and market research.

Skills

Corporate M&A/PE experience

Legal and market research

Document drafting and reviewing

Education

University degree at grade 2:1 or above

Job description

A leading international law firm is seeking an M&A/Private Equity Paralegal for a 12-month fixed-term contract in London. The role involves assisting in transaction documentation, managing deal executions, and conducting legal research. Candidates should have corporate M&A/PE experience or a broader transactional background from a top City law firm and a university degree at a grade of 2:1 or above. This position offers a dynamic work environment with potential for extension.