Associate Attorney (Corporate and Transactional)

Associate Attorney - Corporate & Transactional

Position Summary

A growing business law firm is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join its corporate and transactional practice. This attorney will manage day-to-day legal needs for a diverse client base, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, assist with mergers and acquisitions, conduct due diligence, and support complex corporate transactions.

The ideal candidate is proactive, business-minded, and comfortable managing client relationships while working directly with partners on sophisticated legal matters. This role is well suited for an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys taking ownership of matters from inception through closing.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Matter Management

• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and manage day-to-day communications.
• Independently manage corporate and business matters under partner supervision.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice tailored to client objectives.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsiveness and effective communication.
• Track matter status, deadlines, budgets, and key deliverables.
• Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and support business development efforts.

Corporate & Transactional Practice

• Advise clients on entity formation, governance, and organizational structure.
• Draft and negotiate operating agreements, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, and related governance documents.
• Prepare corporate resolutions, consents, meeting minutes, and compliance filings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including vendor, service, licensing, distribution, employment, and confidentiality agreements.
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, business sales, and related transactions.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and prepare transaction summaries and risk assessments.
• Support transaction closings and post-closing integration matters.
• Research and analyze business, regulatory, and compliance issues affecting clients.

Partner Support & Collaboration

• Assist with client meetings, negotiations, and transaction closings.
• Prepare legal memoranda, deal summaries, and issue analyses.
• Support complex domestic and multi-party transactions.
• Collaborate with paralegals, legal assistants, and attorneys across practice areas.
• Contribute practical recommendations regarding transaction structure and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

Required

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Georgia bar license (or ability to obtain admission promptly).
• 3-5 years of experience practicing corporate, business, or transactional law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters independently.

Preferred

• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, or corporate finance transactions.
• Familiarity with healthcare, technology, real estate, professional services, or other business-oriented industries.
• Prior law firm experience with direct client responsibility.

Core Competencies

• Strong legal judgment and business acumen.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and ownership mentality.
• Exceptional client service skills.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational abilities.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work across practice groups.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $125,000-$175,000, depending on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Business development and origination incentives.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.