M&A Paralegal

Title: M&A Paralegal

Work Mode: Fully remote for candidates located in Florida, Georgia, or South Carolina. Monthly travel required to Longwood, FL | Requirements : 2–5 years of paralegal experience

Please note: If this position is posted as either fully remote and/or hybrid, in accordance with company policy, individuals residing within a 50-mile radius of a branch location may be required to work onsite in a hybrid capacity as there may be occasions when on-site presence is necessary to meet specific business needs. Additionally, our remote work policy includes having a dedicated, distraction-free workspace. Remote work is not a substitute for childcare, elder care, or other personal responsibilities during working hours. To view our branch locations, please visit: ioausa.com/locations

About the Role : The M&A Paralegal is responsible for providing legal, transactional, and compliance support to the Legal Department and M&A team, with a primary focus on acquisition activity, entity management, and insurance agency operations. This role supports transaction documentation, contract administration, corporate governance, licensing activities, regulatory compliance, and post-close integration efforts. Working closely with Legal, Compliance, HR, Risk Management, Finance, Operations, outside counsel, and acquisition partners, the M&A Paralegal helps ensure transactions and legal processes are executed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction Support: Support M&A transactions by maintaining deal checklists, coordinating execution packages, managing closing activities, and tracking post-closing deliverable s.
• Contract & Document Management: Draft, review, route, track, and maintain legal agreements, contract repositories, templates, version controls, and audit-ready documentation.
• Corporate Governance: Prepare and maintain entity registrations, annual reports, corporate resolutions, governance records, and related filings for existing and acquired entities.
• Licensing & Regulatory Support: Assist with agency licensing, renewals, appointments, entity changes, regulatory filings, and compliance-related activities.
• Legal Research & Regulatory Monitoring: Research insurance regulations, licensing requirements, and industry compliance standards while monitoring regulatory changes and communicating key updates.
• Claims & Litigation Coordination: Support E&O claims, litigation holds, subpoenas, carrier inquiries, discovery requests, and regulatory notices while tracking deadlines and responses.
• Compliance & Audit Support: Assist with internal audits, compliance reviews, risk management initiatives, and supporting documentation requirements.
• Reporting & Communication: Prepare reports, summaries, correspondence, briefings, and presentation materials for Legal, M&A, and executive leadership teams.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Legal, Compliance, Finance, HR, Operations, outside counsel, and acquisition stakeholders to support transactions and business objectives .
• Project Coordination: Support legal and M&A projects through meeting coordination, agenda preparation, document distribution, and action-item tracking.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to legal, compliance, contract management, and transaction support processes.
• Technical & Professional Development: Maintain current knowledge of legal procedures, insurance regulations, corporate governance practices, and M&A best practices.
• Champion IOA Values: Demonstrate integrity, leadership, accountability, and professionalism in all interactions.

I deal Candidate Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree, equivalent experience, or Paralegal certification preferred
• 2–5 years of paralegal experience within insurance, financial services, corporate law, or another regulated industry
• Experience supporting M&A transactions, due diligence, corporate governance, compliance, or post-close integration activities preferred
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, contract administration, regulatory compliance, and insurance licensing processes
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and contract or document management systems
• Demonstrated discretion, integrity, and professionalism when handling confidential and privileged information

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries and bonus potential
• Company-paid health insurance
• Paid holidays, vacations, and sick time
• 401K with employer match
• Professional growth and career progression opportunities
• Respectful culture and work/family life balance
• Community service commitment
• Supportive teammates and a rewarding work environment

What to Expect (Application Process)

• 30-Minute Phone Screen, Online Assessments, and Interview(s) .

Salary Range

• The expected pay range for this position is $135,000 to $150,000 per year, depending on experience, relevant skills, and geographic location.
• Insurance Office of America is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.