Job descriptionJob Title: Paralegal – M&A / Private Equity Location: London Contract Type: 12-month fixed term (potential for extension) Minimum 1 yr M&A/Private Equity experience required - you will be rejected if you do not meet this requirement About the Role: We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our growing M&A and Private Equity department in London. This role offers exposure to complex corporate transactions within a dynamic City law firm environment. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in corporate M&A and/or Private Equity and be eager to contribute to all aspects of deal execution. Key Responsibilities: * Draft, review, and organize transaction documents, including NDAs, SPAs, disclosure schedules, SHAs, management incentive plans, corporate approvals, and ancillary agreements. * Coordinate deal execution, managing signing/closing checklists, collating signature pages, and preparing closing sets/bibles. * Manage due diligence processes, including collecting documents, maintaining trackers, liaising with internal teams and foreign counsel, and summarizing key findings. * Maintain and update transaction trackers, cap tables, data rooms, and other client/internal workflow tools. * Assist with Companies House filings and verify corporate and financial records. * Liaise directly with clients, counsel, counterparties, and internal deal teams to ensure smooth information flow. * Conduct legal and market research to support Associates on transaction-related matters. Qualifications and Experience: * Three A-levels at grades AAB or above (or equivalent). * University degree at grade 2:1 or above (or equivalent). * Previous experience in M&A and/or Private Equity within a City law firm. Skills and Attributes: * Strong IT skills: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF software, email, and online research tools; willingness to learn new software applications. * Ability and willingness to work overtime or weekends if required. * Enthusiasm for tackling new legal areas and unfamiliar tasks. * Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently. * High attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of correspondence. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Team player with the ability to assist co-workers effectively. * Willingness to undertake both administrative and complex legal tasks. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to gather information and propose solutions. * Calm under pressure and able to prioritize effectively. * Produces clear, concise, and thorough written work. * Perceptive and proactive in understanding the wider context of work and identifying new issues or opportunities. What We Offer: * Exposure to high-profile M&A and Private Equity transactions. * Opportunity to work in a supportive, collaborative, and fast-paced environment. * Professional development and learning opportunities within corporate law J-18808-Ljbffr