Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to support corporate legal matters on a Contract position tied to an anticipated acquisition. This opportunity is based in Gainesville, Florida, and is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and has a strong background in mergers and acquisitions, transactional support, and document-driven legal work. The role will partner closely with legal leadership to help manage key transaction activities, maintain organized records, and assist with time-sensitive due diligence and closing tasks.

Responsibilities:
• Support corporate transaction activity by preparing, reviewing, and organizing legal documents related to acquisitions and other business deals.
• Coordinate due diligence efforts by gathering records, tracking requested materials, and maintaining orderly data for legal review.
• Assist with drafting and updating corporate documents, schedules, consents, and closing materials needed for transactional matters.
• Work alongside legal counsel and internal stakeholders to monitor deadlines, follow up on action items, and keep transaction workflows moving forward.
• Maintain accurate corporate records and transaction files to ensure documentation is complete, accessible, and audit-ready.
• Help manage communications with outside counsel, business teams, and other parties involved in the transaction process.
• Provide general paralegal support on corporate legal matters as priorities shift during the contract engagement.• At least 5 years of paralegal experience with a strong focus on corporate legal work.
• Demonstrated experience supporting mergers and acquisitions, including due diligence and closing preparation.
• Solid understanding of corporate transactions and related legal documentation.
• Ability to manage sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with legal and business stakeholders.
• Availability to work in a Contract capacity and attend the office in Gainesville, Florida, as needed.