Private Equity Paralegal

This is an exciting opportunity for a paralegal to support a leading private equity transactions team on complex, cross-border M&A and investment matters. The role offers exposure to high-profile deals across sectors including healthcare, technology and software.

Client Details

Our client is an elite US law firm with a market-leading global private equity and M&A practice, widely recognised for its strength in cross-border transactions and major funding rounds. The London team works closely with international offices to advise leading private equity sponsors, corporates and management teams on sophisticated, high-value deals across sectors such as healthcare, AI and technology, earning a reputation for exceptional client service and responsiveness.

Description

The Paralegal will play a key role supporting a busy private equity transactions team on a wide range of corporate matters. Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting on cross-border M&A transactions, including acquisitions, disposals and minority investments


• Supporting deal execution processes, including due diligence, document management and drafting ancillary documents


• Coordinating signing and completion processes, including managing checklists and closing bibles


• Conducting legal research and preparing internal summaries and client-facing materials


• Liaising with fee earners, clients and international counsel across multiple jurisdictions


• Supporting corporate governance and general company secretarial matters


• Maintaining transaction documentation and data rooms to a high standard

This role offers significant exposure to high-value transactions and the opportunity to work alongside leading private equity lawyers on complex deals.

Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Previous paralegal experience in corporate, M&A or private equity (law firm preferred)


• Strong academic background with a law degree or equivalent qualification


• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail


• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment


• Strong communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders


• A proactive and team-oriented approach


• Interest in private equity and cross-border transactions

Job Offer

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package


• Exposure to market-leading private equity transactions


• Opportunity to work with top-tier lawyers in a collaborative team


• Strong training and development platform


• Clear progression opportunities within an elite global firm


• Dynamic, international working environment in London

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