Corporate M&A and Governance Paralegal

EisnerAmper•Chicago, IL

3d•$85,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

EisnerAmper is seeking an experienced Corporate M&A and Governance Paralegal to join their in-house legal team. This role will provide broad support across M&A transactions, corporate governance, equity administration, compliance, filings, and post-closing matters. The paralegal will work closely with internal teams, outside counsel, registered agents, and other external partners. EisnerAmper emphasizes a culture that values innovation, collaboration, and work-life balance, offering a unique experience for career growth.

Requirements

Paralegal certification and/or associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
10+ years of experience as a corporate paralegal, ideally with M&A, corporate governance, equity and entity management experience.
In-house legal department experience preferred.
Experience supporting transaction documentation, corporate records, equity documents, legal filings, and post-closing activities.
Experience working with outside counsel and cross-functional business teams in a fast-paced legal or corporate environment.
Strong understanding of M&A deal terms, corporate governance, equity documentation, and related compliance processes.
Experience with entity management, cap table, or corporate records platforms such as CSC and Carta preferred.
Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects and coordinate across Legal, Finance, HR, and external partners.
Strong attention to detail, organization, proofreading skills, and ability to review work product for accuracy.
Sound judgment, discretion, and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

Support M&A transactions, corporate governance, equity program administration, compliance matters, and post-closing legal work.
Work with outside counsel and internal stakeholders to support transaction execution, deal documentation, and related follow-up items.
Draft summaries of key deal terms and material information from M&A, equity, employment, and ancillary transaction documents for internal use.
Prepare and populate legal documents using approved templates, including corporate resolutions, LLC agreements, equity issuance documents, and related forms.
Maintain legal files, corporate governance records, organizational documents, M&A deal files, internal trackers, and related documentation.
Coordinate state and federal filings, registered agent matters, credit agreement compliance support, and other corporate maintenance activities.
Partner with Finance, HR, and other operational teams to coordinate deal terms, partner compensation and payment obligations, equity updates, and post-closing requirements.
Support partner equity matters, including equity repurchases, cap table updates, documentation, approvals, and related coordination with Legal and Finance.
Assist with legal operations platforms and service providers, including corporate records, entity management, and cap table administration tools.