Corporate M&A Legal Admin Pro — Transaction Support

Whiteford,-Taylor-; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston in Richmond, VA is seeking a detail‑oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Corporate M&A team. The role includes calendar management, document preparation, and coordination of meetings, with hands‑on involvement in due diligence and closing activities.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years of administrative experience in a law firm or corporate legal setting, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative support experience in a law firm, corporate legal department, investment banking environment, or similar professional setting.
• Familiarity with mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, due diligence, and legal terminology preferred.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; experience with document management systems, virtual data rooms, e-signature platforms, and other legal technology is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, communication, and attention‑to‑detail skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet time‑sensitive deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with attorneys, senior executives, external advisors, and other stakeholders while exercising sound judgment, discretion, professionalism, initiative, and follow‑through.

Responsibilities

• Provide day‑to‑day administrative support to the Corporate M&A team, including calendar management, meetings, conference calls, travel, invoices, and other administrative matters.
• Prepare, format, proofread, file, organize, and maintain confidential M&A documents and corporate records.
• Support due diligence and transaction management by tracking requests and organizing materials.
• Assist with transaction meetings, document execution, signing, closing processes, and post‑closing activities.
• Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism while identifying opportunities to improve processes and workflow.

Skills

Administrative support

Mergers & Acquisitions

Document management

Due diligence

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Virtual data rooms

e-signature platforms

Legal technology

Job description

Whiteford, Taylor & Preston in Richmond, VA is seeking a detail‑oriented Legal Administrative Assistant to support our Corporate M&A team. The role includes calendar management, document preparation, and coordination of meetings, with hands‑on involvement in due diligence and closing activities.

The successful candidate will have 2+ years of administrative experience in a law firm or corporate legal setting, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced