Corporate Legal Assistant

Our client, a well-established Houston, Texas law firm with a strong reputation in corporate and transactional work, is seeking a Corporate Legal Assistant to support a busy group of attorneys handling M&A, private equity, finance, and general corporate matters. The firm is known for combining sophisticated legal work with a practical, business-minded approach for middle-market and larger companies across a range of industries.

This position sits alongside a high-performing corporate team and plays a key role in keeping transactions moving efficiently from start to finish.

You’ll be deeply involved in the mechanics of deals—supporting attorneys through drafting, organization, and execution—while also serving as a reliable point of coordination across clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare, revise, and finalize corporate and transactional documents, including agreements, closing checklists, and ancillary deal materials
• Manage deal files and data rooms, ensuring organization and accuracy throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Coordinate signatures and closings, including tracking deliverables and maintaining closing binders
• Assist with entity formation, governance documents, and corporate records maintenance
• Handle UCC filings, due diligence support, and document retrieval
• Maintain attorney calendars, schedule calls/closings, and facilitate communication across all parties
• Provide general administrative and project support in a fast-paced transactional environment

Why This Role Stands Out

• Exposure to high-level corporate transactions and deal flow
• Opportunity to work closely with attorneys who serve as trusted advisors to growing and established businesses
• A team environment that values efficiency, responsiveness, and attention to detail
• A firm culture that blends big-firm sophistication with a more collaborative, accessible environment

What They’re Looking For

• 3 years of experience as a corporate or transactional legal assistant
• Strong familiarity with M&A or corporate deal processes
• Experience supporting closings, entity management, and document organization
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; experience with document management systems and data rooms is a plus
• Professional communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented mindset

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability coverage, life insurance, HSA contribution, PTO, paid holidays, firm-paid parking and 401(k).

Cerami Search Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants are evaluated based on qualifications without regard to any protected status under applicable law.