Paralegal, M&A
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As a Paralegal at Compass, you will work with a talented and collaborative group of in-house lawyers and other legal professionals. The projects you work on challenge you to think creatively and constructively. You are energetic and collaborative -- eager to support Compass’s M&A activity, create and improve processes, organize documents, and coordinate communications. Your contributions will be impactful, value driven and you will play an instrumental role on the Compass Legal Team and company-wide.
At Compass You Will:
- Support the legal team in connection with its M&A activity, which may include word processing, organizing legal documents and conducting due diligence review
- Maintain checklists and prepare signature pages and other ancillary documents needed for signings and closings
- Prepare and file organizational documents, including amendments and fictitious business name statements, in various jurisdictions in connection with M&A activity
- Prepare board and stockholder consents
- Maintain organized closing files for all transactions
- Work collaboratively with multiple cross-functional teams on post-transaction and integration matters
- Support the continuous improvement of standard form agreements and legal processes
What We Look For:
- 3+ years of paralegal experience at a top-tier law firm and/or in-house (experience with M&A transactions, a plus)
- Self-starter with confidence operating in a fast-paced environment with little guidance
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage high volumes of sensitive tasks and projects in a dynamic, fluid environment
- Excellent attention to detail while still meeting tight deadlines
- A high level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling confidential informatio
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