This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in South Africa, +4 more countries.

📋 Description

• Assist with M&A transactions and commercial contracts for an expanding US law firm

• Collaborate with corporate attorneys on both buy-side and sell-side deals

• Review, draft, and negotiate various agreements including operating agreements, partnership agreements, MSAs, NDAs, vendor agreements, and IP agreements

• Manage quick contract-signing reviews for clients

• Ensure timely progression of incoming contracts when the team is engaged with significant deals

• Develop direct client relationships and progressively assume more responsibility in the process

• Collaborate closely with partners, attorneys, and a paralegal via Microsoft Teams

• Provide clear guidance and enhance efficient, collaborative client service

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate and/or commercial law

• Practical M&A experience on buy-side and/or sell-side transactions, including the review of purchase agreements

• Proficient drafting and review abilities for operating agreements, partnership agreements, MSAs, NDAs, vendor agreements, IP agreements, and other related commercial agreements

• Excellent written English communication skills

• Availability during US Eastern Time business hours until at least 3pm ET

• Capability to work remotely as an independent contractor

• Proficient in using AI tools while ensuring thorough human review

• Prompt communication, sound judgment, accountability, and ability to work with minimal oversight

• Strong interpersonal skills and effective client communication