Remote Legal Assistant / Project Coordinator (M&A)

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 12,000 - 14,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote Work

13th Month Pay

Healthcare (HMO)

Comprehensive Fringe Benefits package

Paid Service Incentive Leave (SIL)

Paid Philippines Holidays

Free Learning and Development Programs

Job summary

Openkrill is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant/Project Coordinator to support the economic development and incentives practice and manage document flow for complex commercial transactions. The role involves high-stakes document management, version control, and multi-workstream project management in a fast-paced deal environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in business transactions or related legal settings, strong Word/AI/PDF skills, and a proactive,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in business transactions, M&A, or a related legal environment.
• Proven experience with document-heavy workflows and version control.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word (Advanced), AI Tools, and Adobe/PDF management.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in document formatting.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams and fast-paced deal cycles.

Responsibilities

• Assist in drafting, reviewing, and organizing incentive agreements and related documents.
• Coordinate with government agencies, economic development offices, and clients.
• Maintain closing checklists and project timelines for development deals.
• Manage data rooms, diligence materials, and closing binders for M&A.
• Oversee document version control and organized digital filing systems.

Skills

Document management

Version control

MS Word (Advanced)

AI Tools

Adobe PDF

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

CLIO

Job description

Openkrill is seeking a highly organized Legal Assistant/Project Coordinator to support the economic development and incentives practice and manage document flow for complex commercial transactions. The role involves high-stakes document management, version control, and multi-workstream project management in a fast-paced deal environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years of experience in business transactions or related legal settings, strong Word/AI/PDF skills, and a proactive,