Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Paralegal

Vedder's Los Angeles office is looking for a Corporate Mergers & Acquisitions Paralegal. The Corporate M&A Paralegal will handle all aspects of deal management for M&A, growth equity and other transactions from inception to post‑closing, including document organization, preparation and filing of documents for closings, assistance at closings, post‑closing management and follow‑up and oversee/manage preparation of closing sets. Familiar with both buyer and seller side transactions and equity deals.

Assistance with document distribution and UCC management. This high‑profile position involves direct interface with attorneys, clients, Corporate Services and opposing counsel.

• Annual billable target of 1,500 hours
• Develop and conduct research related to transactions and filings through both print and electronic sources
• Develop physical and virtual data rooms; manage data in firm approved data management system
• Preliminary organization of records and documents
• Manage corporate services vendors, post‑completion billing and vendor invoice management
• Manage client information in client management database

• Create and update checklists (check in new documents, change status, etc.)
• Draft transactional documents including resolutions, opinions, joinders, Secretary's certificates, Incumbency certificates, and other legal documents
• Run, order and summarize UCC, state and federal lien, judgment, litigation, and bankruptcy searches
• Review and analyze the sufficiency of documentation
• Order good standing certifications and certified charters
• Manage and organize due diligence materials
• Create signature packets and coordinate their execution (both original and PDF) by multiple parties; prepare and circulate closing documents to all parties for their review and comments
• Assemble fully executed closing documents (both original and PDF) with related exhibits, schedules, and attachments
• Manage/oversee the creation of transactional closing sets or binders and CDs (electronic format) and distribute to appropriate parties
• Manage the post‑closing database to manage post‑closing matters and create email reminders
• Interact and coordinate with various service companies
• Assist the attorneys with various tasks and assignments
• Recognize and resolve problems

• Prepare withdrawal and qualification documents in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws and regulations for conducting business
• Prepare stock certificates, legend, and backing sheets
• Draft shareholder and board consents
• Draft and file amendment certificates for corporation or Limited Liability Companies
• Draft, assemble and track signature packets
• Manage/oversee the preparation of closing sets, binders and CDs (electronic format) and other post‑closing deliverables; distribute to appropriate parties
• Assist attorneys with various tasks and assignments
• Interact and coordinate projects with various service companies
• Recognize and resolve problems

• Draft organizational, incorporation, and formation documents including, but not limited to the following:
  Articles of organization, operating agreements, consents, qualification documents
• Conduct name availability and reserve entity name if required
• Draft subscription agreements, stock certificates, stock powers and related documents
• Prepare SS‑4 form and apply for Employer r
• Coordinate execution of consent forms for using service companies as Registered Agent
• Interface with the Corporate Maintenance Team to transition annual maintenance tasks and send them documents for minute book creation and maintenance

• Strong research and writing skills
• Willingness and flexibility to work overtime
• Ability to work under pressure on time‑sensitive projects
• Ability to multi‑task
• Ability to work independently
• High level of attention to detail

• Bachelor's degree is required
• ABA‑approved paralegal certificate is preferred
• At least 3 years of paralegal or related experience involving transactional matters required
• Position also requires the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including…