Corporate Legal Assistant - M&A & Transactions

H.T. Prof Executive Search; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected Cleveland law firm is expanding its Business & Corporate Law team to support attorneys on transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, entity formations, and ongoing corporate filings.

Responsibilities include preparing contracts, coordinating closings, maintaining records, and overseeing DocuSign workflows, while communicating with clients and team members in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting business/corporate/ transactional attorneys.
• Involvement with mergers, acquisitions, formations, or corporate filings.
• Strong knowledge of MS Office and electronic document systems.
• Experience with DocuSign and legal document management platforms.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Clear communicator who can manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and revise contracts, closing documents, and client correspondence.
• Coordinate transaction closings, including tracking signatures and managing timelines.
• Maintain corporate records and entity documentation.
• Oversee DocuSign workflows, closing binders, and organizational charts.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, and third parties throughout transactions.
• Manage attorney calendars, time entry, and general administrative tasks.

Skills

Corporate law support

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

DocuSign

Legal document management systems

Job description

A respected Cleveland law firm is expanding its Business & Corporate Law team to support attorneys on transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, entity formations, and ongoing corporate filings.

Responsibilities include preparing contracts, coordinating closings, maintaining records, and overseeing DocuSign workflows, while communicating with clients and team members in a fast-paced environment.