M&A / Private Equity Paralegal

Career Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in London is seeking an experienced Paralegal specializing in M&A and Private Equity for a 12-month FTC, potentially extendable. Responsibilities include drafting and reviewing documents, managing due diligence tasks, and conducting legal research. Candidates should hold a completed law degree with at least a 2:1 grade. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 per annum, joining an exceptional team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Paralegal in M&A and/or Private Equity is essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review transaction documents.
• Manage due diligence tasks and document collection.
• Conduct in-depth legal research.
• Maintain and update transaction trackers.

Skills

Assisting with drafting and reviewing documents

Managing due diligence tasks

Conducting legal research

Maintaining transaction trackers

Liaising with clients

Education

Completed law degree (2:1 or equivalent)

Job description

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 :

• 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 :

• 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 c...