Corporate M&A Paralegal

Role Overview

This contract opportunity is for a Corporate M&A Paralegal supporting transaction work remotely. The position involves assisting legal teams across the full lifecycle of mergers and acquisitions, with a strong emphasis on confidential data handling and privacy compliance.

Pay is set at $40 to $70 per hour, and the expected weekly commitment is between 10 and 40 hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Work alongside attorneys and deal teams throughout every phase of M&A transactions, including diligence, document preparation, and post-closing tasks.
• Sort, review, and maintain confidential corporate and financial records while adhering to strict PII compliance standards.
• Manage the secure redaction, storage, and transfer of personal and sensitive information during deal execution.
• Prepare, file, and update compliance records and regulatory paperwork as needed.
• Run checks related to PII compliance, spot potential issues, and help improve workflows that strengthen data protection.
• Communicate effectively with internal colleagues and outside parties by providing clear written and verbal updates on requirements, progress, and risks.

Requirements

• Substantial hands-on experience with PII compliance in a corporate law or M&A environment.
• Proficiency in safeguarding sensitive and proprietary documents.
• Solid understanding of mergers and acquisitions procedures, terminology, and standard practices.
• Strong knowledge of privacy, compliance, and regulatory frameworks relevant to data handling.
• Demonstrated ability to manage detailed financial records and diligence documentation.

Application Process

• Initial application review is followed by a resume assessment and interview stage.
• Successful applicants will receive follow-up communication by email.

Working Arrangement

This role is fully remote and open to candidates based in Canada.