Corporate Attorney

Job Overview

A well-established mid-sized law firm with a national presence is seeking a Corporate Attorney to join its corporate practice group in Atlanta, GA. This position is ideal for an experienced attorney with at least five years of practice, particularly in mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and debt/equity financing. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and capable of taking ownership of complex transactions with minimal oversight. This opportunity includes potential for quick progression to managing one’s own book of business.

Location

• Atlanta, Georgia

Duties

• Structure, negotiate, and close a variety of complex corporate transactions

• Handle M&A, joint ventures, private placements, and capital financing matters

• Advise clients on corporate governance, compliance, and strategic business planning

• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors to execute corporate deals

• Review and draft business contracts, operating agreements, and related documents

• Work independently with clients and contribute to long-term relationship building

• Manage multiple transactions with competing deadlines

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of corporate law experience, ideally within a law firm environment

• Proven track record in handling M&A, joint ventures, and financing transactions

• Ability to manage projects and client relationships with minimal supervision

• Readiness to assume increasing responsibility, including client development

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active bar license in Georgia or ability to obtain admission promptly

Skills

• Deep knowledge of corporate transaction structures and financing mechanisms

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

• Strong interpersonal communication and client relationship management

• Self-directed and highly organized

• Business-minded approach with a strategic and solution-oriented mindset

Benefits

• Competitive bonus structure

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA) options

• 100% paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance

• Paid parental leave

• $5,000 per year childcare reimbursement

• Paid time off and additional firm perks supporting work/life balance

Formed at the beginning of the twenty-first century, this Georgia-based law firm has a nationwide presence. It is comprised of a sizable group of seasoned attorneys and a highly qualified professional support team. It concentrates in ten practice areas, including commercial leasing, commercial development, and finance investment.