Job Title: Corporate Transactional Paralegal
*Confidential application process*
Location: Tysons, VA (Hybrid after 90 days)
The Opportunity: One of our top clients is seeking a highly experienced and meticulous Corporate Transactional Paralegal to join our legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to play a critical role in complex corporate transactions and contribute directly to our company's strategic initiatives. While initially an in-office position, this role will transition to a hybrid work model after a successful 90-day onboarding period. PAY IS DETERMINED BY EXPERIENCE
Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in all phases of corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations, financings, and corporate governance matters.
- Draft, review, and organize a wide range of legal documents, including but not limited to, corporate resolutions, consents, certificates, closing documents, and ancillary agreements.
- Conduct due diligence, including entity searches, lien searches, and litigation searches, and assist in the preparation of due diligence reports and summaries.
- Manage and maintain corporate minute books and other corporate records for various entities.
- Coordinate and manage closing logistics, including preparing closing checklists, signature packets, and post-closing binders.
- Prepare and file corporate formation documents, foreign qualifications, and other corporate filings with state and federal agencies.
- Assist with post-closing integration and compliance matters.
- Conduct legal research as needed.
- Maintain organized and accessible electronic and physical files.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders, clients, and external counsel.
- Perform other duties as assigned to support the legal department.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required.
- A minimum of 5 years of dedicated experience as a Corporate Transactional Paralegal, preferably within a law firm or corporate legal department with a significant M&A focus.
- Demonstrated expertise in managing complex corporate transactions from inception to closing.
- Strong understanding of corporate governance principles and entity maintenance.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and experience with document management systems.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and a team player.
- Discretion and ability to handle confidential information with integrity.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
- Opportunity to work on challenging and high-impact corporate transactions.
- A collaborative and supportive work environment.
- Professional development opportunities.
- The flexibility of a hybrid work model after successful onboarding.
Please send your confidential resume to Spencer McAdoo at spencer.mcadoo@gogpac.com or call/text 605-705-2943 to discuss this in more detail.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
