M&A Corporate Paralegal — Deal Structuring & Closings

Varnum LLP; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Varnum LLP in Michigan seeks an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support multiple corporate attorneys focusing on mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, deal structure, UCC filings, and drafting closing documents and corporate resolutions.

You will manage deadlines, coordinate due diligence, prepare and file documents across jurisdictions, maintain minute books, and communicate with clients, government agencies, and third parties to facilitate filings and transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of corporate paralegal experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with legal document management systems and standard office software (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Familiarity with state filing portals and corporate registry databases.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Experience with iManage, Aderant, Intapp, DealCloud, DocuSign, SimplyAgree, and/or BEC Legal a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, edit, and file state and federal corporate and regulatory filings, ensuring completion and accuracy.
• Maintain calendar of compliance deadlines and other pertinent dates.
• Support attorneys with transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, private offerings, and capital restructuring.
• Draft, review, and organize transaction documents such as resolutions, consents, certificates, and closing checklists.
• Coordinate due diligence processes, including document collection, review, and organization.
• Prepare and maintain corporate minute books, entity records, and organizational documents.
• Assist with entity formation, qualification, dissolution, and annual report filings across multiple jurisdictions.
• Communicate with clients, government agencies, and third parties as needed to facilitate filings and transactions.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal commun...

Ability to work independently and coll

Education

Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

iManage

Aderant

Intapp

DealCloud

DocuSign

SimplyAgree

BEC Legal

Job description

Varnum LLP in Michigan seeks an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support multiple corporate attorneys focusing on mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, deal structure, UCC filings, and drafting closing documents and corporate resolutions.

You will manage deadlines, coordinate due diligence, prepare and file documents across jurisdictions, maintain minute books, and communicate with clients, government agencies, and third parties to facilitate filings and transactions.