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About the Role

This role provides direct support to attorneys and senior paralegals across the full lifecycle of M&A transactions — from deal inception through post-closing — with responsibilities spanning document management, closing coordination, corporate governance, and ongoing entity compliance. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience supporting both buyer-side and seller-side transactions and is comfortable managing multiple active deals simultaneously under tight deadlines. This position potentially involves direct interface with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparation and drafting of merger or purchase agreements and related ancillary agreements
Prepare and draft disclosure schedules
Develop and conduct research related to transactions and filings, such as UCC searches
Virtual Data room management
Analyze and organize records and documents
Prepare withdrawal and qualification documents in accordance with all state, local and federal laws and regulations for conducting business
Prepare notification of change of ownership or information with state regulatory agencies
Manage/oversee the preparation of electronic closing sets and binders and other post-closing deliverables; distribute to appropriate parties
Draft shareholder and board consents
Entity Formation
Draft organizational, incorporation and formation documents such as Articles of Organization, Operating Agreements, Consents and qualification documents
Conduct name availability search and reserve entity name, if required
Draft Subscription Agreements, Stock Certificates, stock Powers and related documents
Prepare SS-4 forms and apply for Employer ID Numbers
Draft and file amendment certificates for corporation or limited liability companies
Coordinate projects with various service companies

Requirements

Significant client management experience
Exercise significant independent judgment and discretion in management of client team activities
Exercise independent judgment in the efficient and cost-effective use of practice support, databases and other technology
Exhibit initiative to stay informed of developments in paralegal industry and going above and beyond to ensure growth of the Corporate M&A and Securities Paralegal Team by sharing such information informally or in the context of firm sponsored CLEs and other in-house training efforts
Familiarity and experience with adopting legal AI and ability to learn and implement new AI preferred
Meet billable hour requirement of 1500 hours per year
Perform other duties as required
Minimum of 5 years relevant experience, with a significant focus on M&A transactions
Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required
Ability to successfully perform position requirements with excellent organizational, time-management and prioritization skills required
Ability to work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands
Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product
Ability to exercise good judgment at all times by making sound and practical decisions; ability to assume responsibility for decisions and act decisively under deadlines
High level of professional integrity required; ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize workflow and manage time
Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel
Ability to build strong client relations by quickly responding to needs
Demonstrates reliability and delivers on commitments
Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Proven success working in a fast-paced, continually changing environment
Ability to independently handle all key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal
Communicates messages in a clear, concise, and confident manner, adapting to the needs and preferences of others
Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively

Skills

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DocuSign
Microsoft Word
Outlook
PowerPoint
Excel
Legal AI

Location

Colorado
Illinois
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Jersey City, NJ
New York
Washington
Washington, DC

Work Type

Full-time

Experience Level

5 years relevant experience

Education Level

Associate’s degree required
Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate preferred

Salary/Compensations

Colorado: $75,000 - $119,000
Illinois: $64,000 - $125,000
Maryland: $73,000 - $107,000
Massachusetts: $85,000 - $130,000
Minnesota: $75,000 - $111,000
Jersey City, NJ: $78,000 - $114,000
New York: $66,000 - $125,000
Washington: $88,000 - $134,000
Washington, DC: $94,000 - $138,000

Benefits

Medical and dental coverage
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Pre-tax flexible spending account for certain medical and dependent care expenses
Employee assistance program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Participation in a retirement plan program after meeting eligibility requirements

About the Company

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States, serving clients with domestic and international operations.
At Husch Blackwell we believe that diverse, equitable and inclusive teams lead to better outcomes.
Husch Blackwell is committed to retaining, recruiting, developing, and promoting talented lawyers and business professionals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
We foster an engaged, diverse, and inclusive team culture of accountability and purpose that makes our Firm and our communities better.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.

Equal Opportunity

EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Vet.