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About the Role
A&O Shearman is seeking a Trainee Associate to assist with legal research, drafting, and document review. The role supports transaction execution, attends client meetings, and prepares memos and contracts under supervision.
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Responsibilities
- Assist with legal research, drafting and document review across a variety of matters
- Support transaction execution (e.g. due diligence, preparing closing documents, coordinating with parties)
- Attend internal and client meetings, taking notes and tracking action points
- Prepare first drafts of memos, contracts and client communications under supervision
- Maintain matter files and support knowledge management activities
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments and offices
- Ensure compliance with firm policies, confidentiality and professional standards
Requirements
- Assist with legal research, drafting and document review
- Support transaction execution (e.g. due diligence, preparing closing documents)
- Attend internal and client meetings, taking notes and tracking action points
- Prepare first drafts of memos, contracts and client communications under supervision
- Maintain matter files and support knowledge management activities
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments and offices
- Ensure compliance with firm policies, confidentiality and professional standards
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Role Overview
- As a Trainee Associate, you will assist with legal research, drafting and document review across a variety of matters.
- Support transaction execution (e.g. due diligence, preparing closing documents, coordinating with parties).
- Attend internal and client meetings, taking notes and tracking action points.
- Prepare first drafts of memos, contracts and client communications under supervision.
- Maintain matter files and support knowledge management activities.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues across departments and offices.
- Ensure compliance with firm policies, confidentiality and professional standards.
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