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Raleigh, NC
Business / Corporate Attorney
Attorney
3-20 yrs required
Full-time
No
Job Overview
A prestigious law firm is seeking an experienced Business / Corporate Attorney with 5+ years of relevant experience to join a market-leading Corporate practice. The ideal candidate will demonstrate ambition and initiative, with the ability to assist clients on a broad range of complex business and corporate matters, including advising on corporate governance, entity formation, financing strategies, and M&A transactions. The firm provides a collegial office environment with opportunities to work on sophisticated matters at regional, national, and international levels.
Location
- Raleigh, North Carolina
Duties
- Advise clients on general corporate governance, LLC, and partnership matters.
- Provide counsel on entity formation, operating agreements, partnership agreements, and stockholder agreements.
- Advise clients on debt and equity financing strategies and assist with funding transactions.
- Provide legal advice in M&A and other strategic transactions.
- Draft and review commercial contracts.
- Serve as outside general counsel for businesses of varying sizes and industries.
- Interact directly with company executives, founders, and in-house counsel.
Requirements
- 5+ years of relevant experience in business and corporate law.
- Ability to handle sophisticated legal matters with a focus on corporate governance, financing, M&A, and commercial contracts.
- NC Bar admission preferred, or the ability to waive into the NC Bar.
- Outstanding academic credentials from an accredited law school.
- Excellent written, analytical, and verbal communication skills.
Education
- Juris Doctor (.) from an accredited law school.
- Strong academic performance in both undergraduate and law school programs.
Certifications
- NC Bar admission preferred, or ability to waive in.
Skills
- Strong legal research, writing, and drafting abilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for client and executive interactions.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Knowledge of corporate governance, financing, M&A, and commercial contracts.
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- 401(k) with firm matching contributions.
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities, including continuing legal education (CLE) support.
- A collegial work environment with opportunities to work on sophisticated legal matters at regional, national, and international levels.
