M&A Paralegal

Overview

A partner organization is seeking a M&A Paralegal based in Brazil to support complex mergers and acquisitions transactions within a dynamic legal environment. This fully remote role involves working closely with attorneys and deal teams throughout the full transaction lifecycle, from due diligence to closing.

Responsibilities

• Review and organize target company documents, including corporate records, contracts, financial documents, intellectual property filings, and litigation materials during due diligence.
• Identify potential issues for attorney review and maintain accurate due diligence checklists and virtual data rooms.
• Prepare and draft disclosure schedules related to representations and warranties in purchase agreements.
• Cross-reference transaction documents with due diligence findings and client information to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Support attorneys with preparation and revision of asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, and related transaction documents.
• Manage document revisions, prepare redlines, track negotiation changes, and maintain version control throughout deal processes.
• Coordinate closing activities, including preparation of closing checklists, signature pages, electronic closing sets, and final transaction documentation.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and transaction stakeholders to support execution logistics.
• Prepare ancillary legal documents such as officer certificates, corporate resolutions, good standing certificates, and UCC-related documentation.
• Maintain organized electronic deal files and support entity formation and governance documentation when needed.
• Track post-closing deliverables and ensure follow-up items are completed.

Requirements

• Paralegal certificate, degree, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a paralegal within a transactional or corporate legal practice.
• Direct experience supporting mergers and acquisitions transactions is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of M&A processes, transaction workflows, and standard corporate documents.
• Excellent written communication skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, including redlining and track changes.
• Experience using Excel, Google Workspace tools, PDF editing solutions, virtual data rooms, and document management systems.
• Ability to manage multiple active transactions and competing deadlines effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while collaborating effectively with legal teams.
• High level of discretion and professionalism when handling confidential client and transaction information.

Benefits

• Fully remote work environment with flexibility across locations in Latin America.
• Opportunity to support sophisticated M&A transactions and work closely with experienced legal professionals.
• Exposure to a broad range of corporate transactions and deal processes.
• Collaborative environment with opportunities to develop transactional legal expertise.
• Flexible remote structure designed to support independent and focused work.
• Opportunity to contribute to high-impact legal projects while working with distributed teams.

Location

• Remote position based in Brazil, with flexibility across Latin America.