Corporate Counsel

A law firm is seeking a Corporate Counsel for their Charlotte office.

Job Overview:

The Corporate Counsel will be responsible for reviewing, drafting, and negotiating principal and ancillary supply, purchase, service, transportation, and related agreements for commercial transactions. They will be involved in a wide variety of corporate and commercial projects and will have extensive client contact, providing pragmatic counsel. The ideal candidate should possess excellent written and verbal communication ability, a willingness to ask questions and learn, and a desire to work in a team-oriented environment.

Duties:

• Review, draft, and negotiate principal and ancillary supply, purchase, service, transportation, and related agreements
• Participate in a wide variety of corporate and commercial projects
• Provide pragmatic counsel to clients
• Engage in extensive client contact
• Collaborate with colleagues in a team-oriented environment

Requirements:

• 7+ years of corporate transactional experience preferred
• Business background and ability to grasp business concepts quickly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• M&A experience is welcome

Education:

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

Certifications:

Admission to the State Bar in the relevant jurisdiction

Skills:

• Proficiency in corporate transactional law
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to provide practical legal advice
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package
• Full benefits package

Join one of the fastest growing law firms in the Southeast. Their practice includes corporate, litigation, bankruptcy, intellectual property, and many others. They are now looking to hire more outstanding attorneys with top academic credentials and meaningful work experience.