Paralegal — M&A & Corporate

About the Role

Our client, a Tampa, Florida-based law firm specializing in M&A and corporate law, is seeking an experienced Paralegal or Associate to join its team on a part-time, remote basis.

This role will primarily support M&A transactions and corporate matters, with a strong focus on drafting purchase agreements, ancillary transaction documents, disclosure schedules, operating agreements, and supporting deals through execution.

The ideal candidate has hands-on transactional experience, excellent legal drafting skills, strong attention to detail, and is comfortable working independently in a fast-paced remote environment. The firm is also looking for someone who is comfortable with technology and can help identify and implement tools that improve internal efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• M&A Transaction Drafting: Draft and prepare asset purchase agreements, stock/equity purchase agreements, and other purchase agreements related to M&A transactions.
• Deal Execution: Prepare ancillary transaction documents, disclosure schedules, closing documents, and other materials required throughout the transaction lifecycle.
• Due Diligence: Assist with due diligence review, organization, and other deal-related tasks as needed.
• Corporate Documentation: Draft and prepare operating agreements, corporate governance documents, resolutions, consents, and other corporate documents.
• Transaction Management: Help organize transaction documents, track deadlines and deliverables, and support attorneys through signing and closing.
• Technology & Operations: Identify, implement, and manage legal technology and business tools that can modernize workflows and improve firm efficiency.
• General Legal Support: Assist attorneys with additional corporate and transactional matters as needed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience as a paralegal, legal professional, or associate working in M&A and corporate law.
• Demonstrated experience drafting purchase agreements and operating agreements.
• Experience preparing ancillary transaction documents, disclosure schedules, and supporting M&A closings.
• Strong understanding of corporate transactions and deal processes.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and legal drafting capabilities.
• Advanced comfort with legal technology and general business software, including the ability to identify and implement new tools.
• Highly organized, proactive, dependable, and able to work independently.
• Availability for approximately 20 hours per week during U.S. Eastern Time business hours.

What We're Looking For

This position is particularly well suited for someone who enjoys the substantive side of transactional work and can take ownership of drafting and deal-support responsibilities with limited supervision.

The successful candidate will combine strong M&A/corporate experience, excellent drafting skills, and a technology-forward mindset to help the firm's attorneys execute transactions efficiently and continue improving the firm's internal processes.