Legal Analyst

Legal Analyst

Description

We are seeking an experienced Legal Analyst to support a growing U.S.-based law firm specializing in commercial transactions and corporate legal matters. This 100% remote position will work directly with attorneys to draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of legal agreements while assisting with corporate governance, due diligence, legal research, and select mergers and acquisitions (M&A) matters.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, fluent in English (written and spoken), experienced supporting U.S.-based attorneys or businesses, and comfortable managing multiple legal projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, edit, and redline commercial agreements, including Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), Statements of Work (SOWs), service agreements, purchase agreements, and amendments.
• Prepare first drafts of legal documents using attorney guidance and firm templates.
• Conduct legal research related to commercial, corporate, contract, and business law matters.
• Assist attorneys with corporate governance matters, entity formations, annual filings, and corporate record maintenance.
• Support mergers and acquisitions activities, including due diligence, document organization, disclosure schedules, and transaction closing checklists.
• Review contracts for legal, commercial, and business risks and summarize key issues for attorney review.
• Coordinate contract execution, signature collection, and final document management.
• Maintain organized electronic legal files and document management systems.
• Track transaction timelines, deadlines, and attorney action items across multiple client matters.
• Assist with client correspondence and preparation of legal deliverables.
• Support process improvements and standardization of legal templates and document workflows.

Requirements

• Education & Licensure: Law Degree (LL.B., J.D., or regional equivalent) from an accredited law school. Active bar admission/license to practice law from Brazil, or a relevant international jurisdiction is strictly required.
• Experience: 5–10 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) practicing corporate law, either within a reputable law firm or as in-house counsel.
• M&A Expertise: Proven track record of actively working on M&A transactions and drafting/negotiating complex purchase agreements.
• Language: Native or bilingual fluency in English (written and spoken) is mandatory, with the ability to draft complex legal documents in English.
• U.S. Context: Deep experience supporting U.S.-based companies, cross-border transactions, or working under common law principles.
• Negotiation Skills: Strong commercial acumen with a proven ability to redline contracts effectively and negotiate directly with opposing counsel.

Technical Requirements

• Document Management: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word (specifically tracking changes and document comparison), Excel, and Google Workspace.
• Legal Tech: Experience utilizing Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platforms (e.g., Ironclad, DocuSign, ContractWorks) and digital signature workflows.
• Collaboration: Comfortable operating in agile, remote environments using tools like Teams, Slack, and Zoom.
• Innovation: Experience leveraging AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, specialized legal AI) to drive legal operations efficiency and streamline workflows.