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Corporate Mergers and Acquisition Paralegal- 3177413
Los Angeles, CA
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Job Title: Corporate Mergers and Acquisition paralegal

Location: Los Angeles CA 90067

Salary/Payrate: $90K – 120K and AWESOME benefits!!!

Work Environment:  Hybrid (2 days WFH)

Term: Permanent / Fulltime

Bachelor’s degree required: Yes AND Paralegal Certificate is HIGHLY Preferred

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired

 

JOB DESCRIPTION #LI-KG1

 

The Corporate M&A Paralegal will handle all aspects of deal management for M&A, growth equity and other transactions from inception to post-closing, including document organization, preparation and filing of documents for closings, assistance at closings, post-closing management and follow-up and oversee/manage preparation of closing sets. Familiar with both buyer and seller side transactions and equity deals. Assistance with document distribution and UCC management. This high-profile position involves direct interface with attorneys, clients, Corporate Services and opposing counsel.

 

As a Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Paralegal, your duties will include but not be limited to:


General

  • Develop and conduct research related to transactions and filings through both print and electronic sources
  • Develop physical and virtual data rooms; manage data in firm approved data management system
  • Preliminary organization of records and documents
  • Manage corporate services vendors, post-completion billing and vendor invoice management
  • Manage client information in client management database

Transactions

  • Create and update checklists (check in new documents, change status, etc.)
  • Draft transactional documents including resolutions, opinions, joinders, Secretary's certificates, Incumbency certificates, and other legal documents
  • Run, order and summarize UCC, state and federal lien, judgment, litigation, and bankruptcy searches
  • Review and analyze the sufficiency of documentation
  • Order good standing certifications and certified charters
  • Manage and organize due diligence materials
  • Create signature packets and coordinate their execution (both original and PDF) by multiple parties; Prepare and circulate closing documents to all parties for their review and comments
  • Assemble fully executed closing documents (both original and PDF) with related exhibits, schedules, and attachments
  • Manage/oversee the creation of transactional closing sets or binders and CDs (electronic format) and distribute to appropriate parties
  • Manage the post-closing database to manage post-closing matters and create email reminders
  • Interact and coordinate with various service companies
  • Assist the attorneys with various tasks and assignments
  • Recognize and resolve problems

 Merger and Acquisition

  • Prepare withdrawal and qualification documents in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws and regulations for conducting business
  • Prepare stock certificates, legend, and backing sheets
  • Draft shareholder and board consents
  • Draft and file amendment certificates for corporation or Limited Liability Companies
  • Draft, assemble and track signature packets
  • Manage/oversee the preparation of closing sets, binders and CDs (electronic format) and other post-closing deliverables; distribute to appropriate parties
  • Assist attorneys with various tasks and assignments
  • Interact and coordinate projects with various service companies
  • Recognize and resolve problems

Entity Formation

Draft organizational, incorporation, and formation documents including, but not limited to the following:

  • Articles of organization, operating agreements, consents, qualification documents
  • Conduct name availability and reserve entity name if required
  • Draft subscription agreements, stock certificates, stock powers and related documents
  • Prepare SS-4 form and apply for Employer ID Number
  • Coordinate execution of consent forms for using service companies as Registered Agent
  • Interface with the Corporate Maintenance Team to transition annual maintenance tasks and send them documents for minute book creation and maintenance

 

Skills & Competencies:

  • Strong research and writing skills
  • Willingness and flexibility to work overtime
  • Ability to work under pressure on time-sensitive projects
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to work independently
  • High level of attention to detail

 

Qualifications & Required Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree is required
  • ABA-approved paralegal certificate is preferred
  • At least 3 years of paralegal or related experience involving transactional a matters required
  • Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.


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