Experienced Business Transactional Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced business transactional attorney to join its Durham, NC office. The firm is expanding its strategic practice areas and is looking for attorneys with a portable transactional practice to contribute to its growth and legacy.

Duties

• Develop and manage a transactional practice in commercial real estate, trusts and estates, corporate law, and M&A.
• Provide labor and employment counseling on the management side.
• Advise on tax, cybersecurity, and data privacy matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups and offices.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• Proven ability to develop and retain clients.
• Portable book of business or track record of originating business of $200,000 or more annually.
• Collaborative, growth-minded approach to practice development.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in North Carolina.

Skills

• Strong client development and retention abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• 401(k) with firm match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Firm-funded Health Savings Account.
• Flexible spending programs.
• Generous PTO and holiday pay.
• Hybrid work schedule.
• Paid parking.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Marketing allowance and professional development support.
• Continuing education and dues allowance.
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• Smartphone allowance.
• Employee assistance program and wellness initiatives.

This firm reportedly has a congenial environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. It offers transactional and litigation legal services to businesses, financial institutions, governments, individuals and insurance companies. We like this firm because clients have access to the resources and breadth of experience of a full-service firm as well as the direct personal contact with attorneys found in smaller firms. With offices in both central and southwest Virginia, the firms attorneys are able to help clients with legal needs throughout the state. The firm is in a current period of growth that we cant see ending any time soon.