Business Advisory and Transactional Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Business Advisory and Transactional Attorney in Jacksonville, FL, to manage complex deals, advise on ownership and governance structures, and assist clients with critical business decisions. The role demands technical precision and effective client communication, requiring a strong background in business transactions and corporate governance.

Duties

• Advise clients on business formation, restructuring, and dissolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate core corporate documents.
• Handle mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and sales of business assets.
• Counsel boards of directors and executives on governance and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Guide clients through ownership transitions and capital restructuring.
• Provide strategic legal advice on franchising and related business model decisions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams for accurate, timely execution of transactional matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in the Florida Bar.
• Minimum of five years of experience in business transactions, corporate law, or M&A.
• Proven ability to draft precise, reliable transactional documents.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple deals and deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills to advise and persuade diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mid-market mergers and acquisitions.
• Familiarity with multistate or cross-border transactions.
• Background in advising privately held or family-owned businesses on governance and succession issues.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active membership in the Florida Bar.

Skills

• Technical problem-solving and structured, reliable solutions.
• Detail-oriented with a collaborative and communicative approach.
• Ability to work under pressure with precision and teamwork.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment dedicated to fostering success.

This law firm seeks to exceed the expectations of their clients' in areas related to business. Their areas of practice include construction law, business litigation, real estate law, trade secret law, banking and financial services, and more. The firm is located in Florida.