Corporate Paralegal — M&A, VC & Corporate Closings

ABA Search, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Law Firm in the Washington, DC area seeks a paralegal with 3+ years in transactional matters, including private company, capital markets and M&A. You will support formation, closings, filings, capitalization tracking, and due diligence with a focus on precision and confidentiality.

Ideal candidates bring advanced Excel skills, familiarity with Carta/Shareworks, and proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering excellent client service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 3+ years of transactional experience in private company, capital markets, and M&A matters.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; advanced Excel preferred.
• Familiarity with Carta, Shareworks or similar equity-tracking systems preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to handle confidential information discreetly.

Responsibilities

• Assist in formation, maintenance, and dissolution of corporate entities and prepare related documents.
• Coordinate closings and prepare closing documents.
• Prepare legal opinions and assemble opinion back-up.
• Draft and file corporate and securities filings.
• Organize corporate records and conduct due diligence reviews.
• Prepare stock certificates and maintain capitalization tables and option records.
• Research Blue Sky issues and prepare required filings.
• Provide training to case assistants and junior paralegals.

Skills

Transactional experience

M&A experience

Private equity familiarity

Advanced Excel

Carta/Shareworks familiarity

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Carta

Shareworks

Microsoft Office

Job description

Confidential Law Firm in the Washington, DC area seeks a paralegal with 3+ years in transactional matters, including private company, capital markets and M&A. You will support formation, closings, filings, capitalization tracking, and due diligence with a focus on precision and confidentiality.

Ideal candidates bring advanced Excel skills, familiarity with Carta/Shareworks, and proven ability to manage multiple priorities while delivering excellent client service.