Cooley LLP · 2 hours ago
M&A Paralegal
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$31/hr - $57/hr
1+ years expCooley LLP is seeking an M&A Paralegal to support attorneys in mergers and acquisitions and other complex corporate transactions. The role involves managing due diligence, preparing transaction-related documents, and maintaining communication with clients and external advisors.
Document PreparationLegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Research, collect, index and distribute historical and other transaction related documentation relating to target or acquiring entity as well as precedent transaction materials
Obtain transaction specific information from client team and work closely with client team in gathering information as required throughout the transaction process
Conduct on-going research relating to current M&A trends and practices
Manage due diligence and conduct due diligence reviews as appropriate
Manage data rooms
Facilitate open lines of communications with opposing counsel and other outside advisors
Draft Key Document Checklists and transaction related documents
Form merger subsidiaries
Prepare/Review capitalization and conversion tables
Manage signature collection process
Coordinate distribution of executed documents
Assist in preparation of Registration Statements
Draft and file transaction related SEC documents
Comply with notice and other communication requirements of any stock exchange
Prepare transaction books
Attend to any post closing tasks
Work with client team on post closing and integration matters
Assist with conflicts check and conflicts waiver process
Prepare transaction working group lists
Maintain close working relationship with client team throughout transaction process
Assist with organization and maintenance of M&A library materials
Assist with organization and circulation of M&A newsletter
Maintain and circulate M&A Activity Report
Attend to or assist with any other M&A transaction or group related task
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Available to work overtime, as required
After orientation at Cooley LLP, exhibit proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, iManage and other firm applications
1-5 years of substantive work experience as a M&A paralegal or general corporate paralegal
Bachelor's Degree
Excellent oral communication and organizational skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Ability to work well with others
Proven ability to take initiative and, as needed, direct projects autonomously
Must be able to manage multiple projects while maintaining high quality and excellent client service
Benefits
Medical
Health savings account (with applicable medical plan)
Dental
Vision
Health and/or dependent care flexible spending accounts
Pre-tax commuter benefits
Life insurance
AD&D
Long-term care coverage
Backup care for children and/or adults
Other parental support benefits
Firm-paid life insurance
AD&D
LTD
Short term medical benefits
20 days of Paid Time Off (“PTO”)
10 paid holidays each year
Generous parental leave
Fertility benefits
Company
Cooley LLP
Clients partner with Cooley on transformative deals, complex IP and regulatory matters, and high-stakes litigation.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Victor Nunez
Chief Operating Officer
Charley Haley
Partner
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