Corporate M&A and Governance Paralegal

Job Description

At EisnerAmper, we look for individuals who welcome new ideas, encourage innovation, and are eager to make an impact. Whether you’re starting out in your career or taking your next step as a seasoned professional, the EisnerAmper experience is one-of-a-kind. You can design a career you’ll love from top to bottom – we give you the tools you need to succeed and the autonomy to reach your goals.

We are seeking an experienced Corporate M&A and Governance Paralegal to join our in-house legal team. In this role, you will provide broad support across M&A transactions, corporate governance, equity administration, compliance, filings, and post-closing matters while working closely with internal teams, outside counsel, registered agents, and other external partners.

What it Means to Work for EisnerAmper:

• You will get to be part of one of the largest and fastest growing accounting and advisory firms in the industry

• You will have the flexibility to manage your days in support of our commitment to work/life balance

• You will join a culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards

  • We believe that great work is accomplished when cultures, ideas and experiences come together to create new solutions

  • We understand that embracing our differences is what unites us as a team and strengthens our foundation

  • Showing up authentically is how we, both as professionals and a Firm, find inspiration to do our best work

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.

Basic Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• 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.

EisnerAmper is proud to be a merit-based employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of veteran or disability status or any protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.

About EisnerAmper:

EisnerAmper is one of the largest accounting, tax, and business advisory firms, with approximately 450 partners and 4,500 employees across the world. We combine responsiveness with a long-range perspective; to help clients meet the pressing issues they face today and position them for success tomorrow.

Our clients represent enterprises of every form, ranging from sophisticated financial institutions to startups, global public firms to middle-market companies, governmental entities as well as high-net-worth individuals, family offices, nonprofit organizations and entrepreneurial ventures across a variety of industries. We are also engaged by the attorneys, financial professionals, bankers, investors, and key stakeholders who serve these clients.

Should you need any accommodations to complete this application please email: talentacquisition@eisneramper.com

For NY, IL, MA, MN, and NJ, the expected salary range for this position is between $85,000 and $110,000. The range for the position in other geographies may vary based on market differences. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

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