Paralegal – Global Transactions (Private Equity & M&A)

About the role

Gibson Dunn, a leading global law firm, is seeking a Paralegal to join its Global Transactions team in Singapore. The role supports private equity and M&A transactions, handling corporate documentation, due diligence, and post‑closing activities.

Key responsibilities

• Assist attorneys throughout all phases of private equity, M&A, and corporate transactions.
• Prepare and manage corporate and ancillary transaction documents.
• Conduct legal and corporate due diligence.
• Track post‑closing deliverables, schedule key events, and assemble closing binders.
• Support transaction closings, including preparing signature packets, managing DocuSign execution, and finalizing client‑facing documents.
• Liaise with clients, counterparties, internal teams, and external advisers.

Required profile

• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• Proactive approach to managing multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Analytical and reasoning capabilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook.
• Experience using Adobe tools.
• Familiarity with DocuSign for electronic signatures.