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Scissero

Legal Specialist

Scissero

Legal Specialist supporting live private equity, M&A, and financing transactions at Scissero. Collaborating within a global legal team while utilizing AI technologies to enhance legal services.

Posted 7/25/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in reviewing and negotiating NDAs and transactional documents within private equity and M&A contexts, while effectively managing workflows and ensuring high-quality legal output. Proficient in utilizing AI tools to enhance document review processes and support operational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Transactional Legal WorkNDA ReviewContract ReviewAttention to DetailLegal Degree (LLB)

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Hard Skills
Document ReviewNegotiationLegal DraftingHigh-Volume Legal EnvironmentsQuality Assurance
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationSpoken CommunicationWorkflow Management
Tools & Technologies
Proprietary AI Tools
Industry Keywords
Private EquityM&AFinancing TransactionsClient-Specific PlaybooksOperational Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Review, draft, and negotiate NDAs and ancillary transaction documents across private equity, M&A, and financing transactions.
  • Undertake a planned 12-month secondment with a leading global alternative asset manager following an initial onboarding period within Scissero’s Managed Services team.
  • Apply client-specific playbooks and structured frameworks to ensure alignment with agreed client positions.
  • Identify deviations from playbook positions and implement appropriate fallback language in line with client guidance.
  • Manage your own workflow and document queue, prioritising effectively to meet defined turnaround times and service levels.
  • Support live deal execution across multiple concurrent transactions in fast-paced environments.
  • Work directly with internal stakeholders to maintain operational efficiency and service excellence.
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of internal processes and delivery workflows.
  • Use proprietary AI tools to accelerate document review and enhance accuracy and consistency.
  • Maintain full oversight of legal output, ensuring all deliverables meet client and internal quality standards.
  • Provide structured feedback to product and engineering teams to support ongoing platform improvement.
  • Work within an AI-native legal delivery model that combines legal expertise with technology.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Law degree (LLB or equivalent).
  • 1-3 years of experience in transactional legal work, contract review, or similar high-volume legal environments.
  • Experience reviewing NDAs and/or similar transactional agreements.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing consistently high-quality work.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Hybrid and remote working options, with the ability to request to work from other countries (upon request)
  • Paid Sick Leave: 7 days per year to recover or care for family.
  • Confidential Support: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering mental health and wellbeing support.
  • Professional Development: 7 days per year of paid study leave annually for exams and structured learning.
  • Annual Bonus: Discretionary and performance based.
  • Generous Paid Time Off: 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays.