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Job Title: Corporate Paralegal

Industry: Legal Services

Location (City, State): Northern Virginia

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $115,000 - $120,000 annually (higher compensation may be considered based on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:30 AM-5:00 PM (flexible start time available) | Primarily onsite

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

About Our Client:

Addison Group is partnering with our client, an established and highly respected law firm, to identify an experienced Corporate Paralegal. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative legal team supporting sophisticated corporate transactions in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a Corporate Paralegal with extensive experience supporting mergers and acquisitions and other corporate transactions. This position works closely with attorneys throughout the lifecycle of complex business transactions, providing critical organizational and legal support while managing multiple priorities. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives in a high-performing legal environment with significant client interaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys with corporate transactions from initial due diligence through final closing.
• Coordinate transaction timelines, closing deliverables, and post-closing documentation.
• Organize and maintain electronic data rooms and transaction files.
• Prepare, edit, and proofread corporate documents, agreements, and supporting legal materials.
• Support entity formation, corporate governance activities, and ongoing corporate maintenance.
• Manage signature collection, closing binders, and transaction checklists.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, and third parties throughout active matters.
• Maintain organized records while ensuring deadlines and deliverables are met across multiple transactions.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of Corporate Paralegal experience within a law firm.
• Significant experience supporting mergers and acquisitions and complex business transactions.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance principles and transactional workflows.
• Experience coordinating complex closings and managing virtual data rooms.
• Excellent written communication, proofreading, and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize competing deadlines while working independently and collaboratively.
• Professional presence with exceptional client service and communication abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; candidates with substantial M&A experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

Additional Details:

• Direct Hire opportunity
• Department: Mergers & Acquisitions
• Target start date: Within two weeks of an accepted offer
• Interview Process: 2 Step Process
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys handling sophisticated corporate transactions.
• Primarily onsite position with the potential for limited remote flexibility after an initial training period, based on business needs.

Perks:

• Competitive salary with potential flexibility based on experience.
• Join a stable, well-established legal organization with a strong reputation.
• High level of responsibility and autonomy.
• Exposure to complex mergers, acquisitions, and corporate transactions.
• Collaborative and professional team environment.
• Opportunity for long-term career growth within a respected legal practice.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.