We're seeking an experienced Paralegal to support corporate transactions and complex commercial agreements in a business-focused, non-litigation environment. Responsibilities Support M&A transactions, including due diligence, data rooms, and closings Draft, review, and manage commercial agreements (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, vendor and partnership contracts) Assist with contract negotiations, redlines, and approvals Maintain contract repositories, closing binders, and key documentation Support corporate governance and entity management activities Partner with internal stakeholders and external counsel to meet deal timelines Qualifications Bachelor's degree 8+ years of paralegal experience in M&A, corporate, or commercial contracts Strong understanding of business transactions and contract structures Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple deals Excellent communication skills and discretion in a confidential environment Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
Job ID: 514753729
Originally Posted on: 3/24/2026