M&A Paralegal

Job Title: M&A Paralegal

Location: London

Experience Level: 3–5 Years as paralegal

Focus Area: M&A

About the Role

A leading global law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to support its M&A team. This role involves streamlining processes, managing resources, and driving efficiencies in handling complex M&A transactions for high-profile clients. This is a career paralegal position, and is not to be viewed as a route to a training contract.

Key Responsibilities

1. Knowledge Management and System Implementation

• Develop and maintain a robust database of templates, precedents, and transaction resources.
• Establish and enhance systems to streamline workflows and ensure best practices across the team.

1. Technical Expertise in M&A

• Work on public M&A transactions, including regulatory filings, registrations, and full-stack corporate structures.
• Support lawyers in preparing corporate documents, transaction summaries, and checklists.

1. Resource Development and Training

• Create technical resources and provide training to the team on transaction processes and market developments.
• Collaborate on integrating technology solutions to improve service delivery.

1. Research and Trend Analysis

• Monitor legal developments and market trends in Public M&A to update resources and advise the team.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications and Experience:
• English law experience with 3–5 years in M&A or corporate transactions.
• Significant experience in English law matters, including public registrations and corporate structures.
• Skills and Attributes:
• Strong technical knowledge of M&A processes and transaction workflows.
• Proven ability to establish and optimize systems and processes.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Effective communicator with a collaborative approach.

For more information, please apply or contact chloe.graham@ssq.com.