Corporate Attorney – Business Transactions

Job Description:

• Advise clients on structuring, negotiating, and executing a wide range of business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and reorganizations.
• Conduct legal due diligence, risk assessment, and manage all aspects of transactional deals from inception through closing.
• Form and organize various business entities (LLCs, corporations, partnerships) and draft foundational documents such as operating agreements, bylaws, and shareholder agreements.
• Prepare board resolutions, maintain corporate records, and advise directors and officers on fiduciary duties and governance best practices.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, confidentiality agreements, and acquisition agreements.
• Coordinate legal processes for M&A transactions, including obtaining necessary approvals and ensuring compliance with antitrust, securities, and corporate governance laws.
• Provide ongoing legal advice on regulatory compliance, risk management, and business strategy.
• Supervise outside counsel as needed and collaborate with internal teams to support business operations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing.
• Active license and in good standing to practice law in the United States.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in corporate transactional law, with direct involvement in entity formation, governance, and M&A.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills; attention to detail is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions and work collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and external advisors.
• Experience advising public and private companies, boards of directors, and financial sponsors is preferred.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

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