Corporate Attorney

Job Title: Corporate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm based in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a seasoned legal professional with deep experience in transactional corporate matters. The ideal candidate brings a portable client base and is skilled in facilitating mergers and acquisitions, entity structuring, contract negotiation, and general corporate advisory work. This position is suited for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting and is eager to contribute to a growing legal practice focused on delivering strategic and business-oriented counsel to a diverse clientele.

Duties:

• Provide legal support for mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate restructuring activities

• Counsel clients on business formation, governance, and dissolution matters

• Draft, revise, and negotiate commercial agreements and transactional documentation

• Identify legal risks and deliver proactive strategies for mitigation

• Cultivate and grow long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients

• Collaborate with internal legal and operational teams to support business objectives

Requirements:

• Demonstrated experience in corporate law and transactional matters

• Active membership in the State Bar of Georgia

• Portable book of business

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements

• Strong track record of delivering business-aligned legal guidance

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Georgia State Bar (mandatory)

Skills:

• Proficient in contract drafting and negotiation

• Strategic thinker with strong business acumen

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Client-focused approach and professional demeanor

• Skilled at relationship building and client retention

Job Location:

• Atlanta, GA

The corporate law office is headquartered in Georgia. The law practice employs thirteen well-established attorneys and a professional support staff. They represent clients nationally. The firm has twenty-six years of industry experience. Practice areas are wide-ranging. Alternative dispute resolution, corporate law, family law, real estate law and venture capital are some of their practice disciplines.