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 pivotal business decisions. The role demands technical precision and persuasive communication with clients and stakeholders.

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 responsibilities.
• Guide clients through ownership transitions and capital restructuring.
• Provide strategic legal advice on franchising decisions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams for timely execution of transactions.

Requirements

• 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.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the Florida Bar.

Skills

• 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 issues.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive work environment.

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.