M&A / Private Equity Paralegal

Career Legal; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A top US law firm is seeking a professional Paralegal for a 12-month FTC in London, specializing in M&A and Private Equity. Key responsibilities include drafting transaction documents, managing due diligence tasks, and conducting legal research. Applicants must have prior paralegal experience in relevant fields and a law degree (2:1 minimum). This role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum and a chance to work with an exceptional team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Paralegal in M&A and/or Private Equity is essential.
• Must have a completed law degree with a 2:1 or equivalent minimum.
• Commitment to the full 12-month FTC is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and organizing transaction documents.
• Managing due diligence tasks and liaising with internal teams.
• Conducting in-depth legal research.
• Updating transaction trackers and data rooms.
• Liaising with Counsel, clients, and counterparties.
• Assisting with Companies House filings.

Skills

Paralegal experience in M&A

Legal research skills

Document drafting

Education

Completed law degree (2:1 or equivalent)

Job description

Paralegal - M&A / Private Equity

Top US Law Firm

12m FTC - Potential Extension

Up To £50,000pa

Our client, a top US law firm, is actively recruiting for an experienced and professional Paralegal to join them on a 12m FTC basis in their London office - working as their new M&A / Private Equity Paralegal.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an truly exceptional team. As the successful Paralegal, you'll be responsible for (but not limited to) the following :

Responsibilities

• Assisting with drafting, reviewing and organising transaction documents
• Managing due diligence tasks (collecting documents, liaising with internal teams, summarising key findings)
• Conducting in depth legal research
• Maintaining and updating transaction trackers, data rooms and other internal workflow tools
• Liaising directly with Counsel, clients and counterparties on transaction-related issues
• Handling general administrative duties when required
• Assisting with Companies House filings
• much more.

To be considered for this 12m FTC Paralegal opportunity, you'll need to have / be the following :

Qualifications

• Have prior / existing experience as a Paralegal in M&A and / or Private Equity (essential)
• Have a completed law degree (2 : 1 or equivalent minimum) (essential)
• Be able to commit to a 12m FTC (essential)

For more information on this position and to review a full job description, get in touch as soon as possible.