M&A Paralegal

Overview

This fully remote M&A Paralegal role supports legal, transactional, and compliance efforts for the Legal Department and M&A team, with a primary focus on acquisition activity, entity management, and insurance agency operations.

• Work Mode: Fully remote for candidates located in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina
• Travel: Monthly travel required to Longwood, FL

Responsibilities

• Transaction Support: Maintain deal checklists, coordinate execution packages, manage closing activities, and track post-closing deliverables.
• Contract & Document Management: Draft, review, route, track, and maintain legal agreements; manage contract repositories, templates, version controls, and audit-ready documentation.
• Corporate Governance: Prepare and maintain entity registrations, annual reports, corporate resolutions, governance records, and related filings for existing and acquired entities.
• Licensing & Regulatory Support: Assist with agency licensing, renewals, appointments, entity changes, regulatory filings, and related compliance activities.
• Legal Research & Regulatory Monitoring: Research insurance regulations and licensing requirements; monitor regulatory changes and communicate key updates.
• Claims & Litigation Coordination: Support E&O claims, litigation holds, subpoenas, carrier inquiries, discovery requests, and regulatory notices while tracking deadlines and responses.
• Compliance & Audit Support: Support internal audits, compliance reviews, risk management initiatives, and associated documentation requirements.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare reports, summaries, correspondence, briefings, and presentation materials for Legal, M&A, and executive leadership teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Coordinate with Legal, Compliance, Finance, HR, Risk Management, Operations, outside counsel, and acquisition partners.
• Project Coordination: Coordinate meetings, prepare agendas, distribute documents, and track action items.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to legal, compliance, contract management, and transaction support processes.
• Professional Development: Maintain current knowledge of legal procedures, insurance regulations, corporate governance practices, and M&A best practices.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of paralegal experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, equivalent experience, or Paralegal certification
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, due diligence, corporate governance, compliance, or post-close integration (preferred)
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, contract administration, regulatory compliance, and insurance licensing processes
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills; ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and contract/document management systems
• Demonstrated discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling confidential and privileged information

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $135,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience, relevant skills, and geographic location
• Competitive salaries and bonus potential
• Company-paid health insurance
• Paid holidays, vacations, and sick time
• 401K with employer match
• Professional growth and career progression opportunities
• Community service commitment

Location

• Fully remote for candidates located in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina
• Monthly travel required to Longwood, FL

Application Process

• 30-minute phone screen, online assessments, and interview(s)