Business / Corporate Attorney

Job Overview
A prestigious law firm is seeking an experienced Business / Corporate Attorney with 5+ years of relevant experience to join a market-leading Corporate practice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate ambition and initiative, with the ability to assist clients on a broad range of complex business and corporate matters, including advising on corporate governance, entity formation, financing strategies, and M&A transactions. The firm provides a collegial office environment with opportunities to work on sophisticated matters at regional, national, and international levels.

Location

• Raleigh, North Carolina

Duties

• Advise clients on general corporate governance, LLC, and partnership matters.
• Provide counsel on entity formation, operating agreements, partnership agreements, and stockholder agreements.
• Advise clients on debt and equity financing strategies and assist with funding transactions.
• Provide legal advice in M&A and other strategic transactions.
• Draft and review commercial contracts.
• Serve as outside general counsel for businesses of varying sizes and industries.
• Interact directly with company executives, founders, and in-house counsel.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in business and corporate law.
• Ability to handle sophisticated legal matters with a focus on corporate governance, financing, M&A, and commercial contracts.
• NC Bar admission preferred, or the ability to waive into the NC Bar.
• Outstanding academic credentials from an accredited law school.
• Excellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Strong academic performance in both undergraduate and law school programs.

Certifications

• NC Bar admission preferred, or ability to waive in.

Skills

• Strong legal research, writing, and drafting abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for client and executive interactions.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Knowledge of corporate governance, financing, M&A, and commercial contracts.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) with firm matching contributions.
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities, including continuing legal education (CLE) support.
• A collegial work environment with opportunities to work on sophisticated legal matters at regional, national, and international levels.

Area of concentration is entrepreneurial law. The main law office is headquartered in North Carolina. The law firm staffs sixty-seven proficient attorneys and a team of competent paralegals. There are four primary areas of practice. Disciplines consist of corporate, litigation, commercial real estate and wealth preservation. The firm has received many accolades throughout the years. Community service and pro-bono work are supported at the law practice.