Mergers & Acquisitions Clearance Assistant

Kirkland & Ellis; New York (NY); On-site; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirkland & Ellis is seeking a detail-oriented M&A Clearance Assistant to support attorneys and professionals in preparing and filing regulatory notifications for domestic and international transactions.

This role offers exposure to high-profile mergers and antitrust matters while collaborating with clients, government agencies, and colleagues across the firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong interest in mergers & acquisitions, corporate law, regulatory compliance, or antitrust matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Transaction & Regulatory Filing Support across domestic and international deals.
• Research and validate company information, industry classifications, and regulatory data.
• Prepare and review filing exhibits and supporting documents.
• Draft client information requests and collect required data.
• Maintain filing trackers, templates, and status reports.
• Coordinate with attorneys, legal staff, and transaction teams.
• Compile and distribute filing packages in electronic formats.
• Assist with drafting correspondence related to regulatory filings.
• Track matters and maintain filing records.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Adobe Acrobat

Document management systems

Access

Job description

About Kirkland & Ellis

At Kirkland & Ellis, we don’t just meet the standard for legal excellence — we set it. Our culture is built on teamwork, ingenuity and an unwavering commitment to continuous growth. We tackle the most sophisticated legal challenges with bold ideas and innovative solutions, powered by the exceptional experience and ambition of our 7,000+ people, including 4,000+ attorneys, across 24 offices worldwide. Our dedicated professionals share our lawyers’ commitment to excellence and show up each day to do meaningful work that helps drive global business, investment and innovation forward.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a detail-oriented Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Clearance Assistant to support attorneys and legal professionals in the preparation and filing of regulatory notifications for domestic and international transactions. This role provides a unique opportunity to gain exposure to high-profile mergers, acquisitions, and antitrust matters while working closely with attorneys, clients, and government agencies.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical and organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and an interest in corporate transactions, antitrust law, or regulatory compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction & Regulatory Filing Support
• Research and validate company information, industry classifications, and regulatory data.
• Prepare, organize, and review filing exhibits and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Draft client information requests and assist with collecting required transaction data.
• Maintain filing trackers, templates, and status reports.
• Team & Client Coordination
• Coordinate with attorneys, legal staff, and transaction teams throughout the filing process.
• Compile and distribute filing packages in electronic formats.
• Assist with drafting correspondence related to regulatory filings.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, and internal stakeholders.
• International Filing Support
• Assist with gathering sales and business information for multinational competition filings.
• Maintain country-by-country sales tracking spreadsheets and supporting documentation.
• Document & Records Management
• Organize and maintain regulatory filing records and precedent files within the firm's document management system.
• Archive correspondence, filings, government notices, and related transaction materials.
• Track active, completed, and terminated matters.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor\'s degree required.
• Strong interest in mergers & acquisitions, corporate law, regulatory compliance, or antitrust matters.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly:
• Excel
• Word
• Outlook
• Experience with Adobe Acrobat.
• Experience using document management systems preferred.
• Database experience (Access or similar) is a plus.

What Will Make You Successful

• Highly detail-oriented and quality-focused.
• Comfortable handling complex information and conducting research.
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• A strong communicator who builds positive relationships with colleagues and clients.
• Adaptable and effective under tight deadlines.
• Motivated to learn and develop expertise in transaction and regulatory processes.

Why Join Us?

• Gain hands-on experience supporting sophisticated M&A transactions.
• Work closely with experienced attorneys and legal professionals.
• Develop specialized expertise in antitrust and competition law.
• Join a collaborative, high-performing team environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Compensation

The base salary range below represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position in New York. This range may differ based on your geographic location and cost of living considerations. At Kirkland & Ellis, we consider compensation more than just a base salary. We offer an exceptional range of flexible benefits including comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and retirement. We also offer personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

Compensation Range

New York: $58,000 - $80,000

Equal Employment Opportunity

All employment decisions, including the recruiting, hiring, placement, training availability, promotion, compensation, evaluation, disciplinary actions, and termination of employment (if necessary) are made without regard to the employee’s race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy or childbirth, personal appearance, family responsibilities, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, political affiliation, source of income, place of residence, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.