Corporate M&A Paralegal

About Kirkland & Ellis

Kirkland & Ellis LLP is a preeminent, full-service law firm with offices around the world and a staff as diverse as the practice areas we support. Our clients range from Fortune 100 companies to medium and small corporations, financial institutions, and private equity firms.  Known for our commitment to excellence, Kirkland strives to provide superior service to our clients as well as our fellow employees. From Information Technology to Human Resources, Paralegal Services to Business Development, Kirkland offers non-attorney professionals challenging careers in a variety of functional areas. Whether starting or growing your career, Kirkland can offer a performance-driven culture filled with bright and innovative teams of co-workers.

Essential Job Functions

POSITION OVERVIEW

The San Francisco office of Kirkland & Ellis LLP is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions Paralegal who will support multiple Corporate/M&A attorneys and the overall practice on a variety of deals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary.)

• Drafts, files and maintains various business entities, including corporations, limited liability companies and limited partnerships.
• Drafts and prepares organizational documents including consents, stock certificates, and basic corporate documents.
• Prepares corporate minute books and records.
• Assists with various aspects of corporate governance.
• Research state corporate laws regarding foreign qualifications and other matters.
• Prepares closing checklists, coordinates closings, prepares signature pages, and drafts necessary closing documents including officer certificates and consents.
• Prepares and files statutory filings with Secretary of State, including amendments, conversions, mergers, and dissolutions.
• Orders lien searches and summarizes lien search results.
• Frequent contact with clients and attorneys.
• Formulates solutions to problems which may arise, such as good standing issues.
• Interfaces with corporate service providers regarding statutory registered agent services (including changing contact information).

OTHER FUNCTIONS (This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented and changed as necessary. Delete if not applicable.)

• Any other functions/duties as assigned by management

Qualifications & Requirements

Education, Work Experience, Skills

The position will require use of analytical, organizational, and communication skills.  The Ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of general corporate, mergers and acquisitions experience with a bachelor’s degree preferred. Additional qualifications include strong computer abilities, creativity, and initiative.  Flexibility for travel and overtime is required.

Technolgies/Software

• N/A

Certificates, Licensures, Registrations

• Paralegal certification preferred

Tools and Equipment

• N/A

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

How to Apply

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