In-House Corporate & Transactional Attorney

Corporate Transactions & Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 

• Provide legal support for business acquisitions, mergers, divestitures, joint ventures, and other strategic corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including Letters of Intent (LOIs), Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs), Stock Purchase Agreements (SPAs), and related agreements.
• Conduct and coordinate legal due diligence, identify potential legal risks, and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.
• Support transaction structuring, negotiation, documentation, and closing activities. 
  Work closely with executive leadership, finance, and external advisors throughout the transaction process.

Commercial Contracts & Business Agreements 

• Independently draft, review, negotiate, and manage a broad range of business and commercial contracts.
• Handle agreements including vendor and supplier contracts, customer agreements, distribution agreements, service agreements, partnership agreements, NDAs, and other business-related documentation.
• Review contractual terms to protect company interests, minimize legal exposure, and support business objectives.
• Develop standardized contract templates and establish consistent contract review and approval processes.
• Provide practical legal guidance to business teams regarding contractual obligations, commercial risks, and dispute prevention.

Corporate Governance & Legal Advisory 

• Serve as an internal legal advisor to executive leadership on corporate, commercial, and operational legal matters.
• Draft and maintain corporate governance documents, including operating agreements, shareholder agreements, board resolutions, and other corporate records.
• Support entity formation, corporate restructuring, subsidiary management, and intercompany agreements.
• Advise management on legal risks associated with business decisions, new ventures, and strategic initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with applicable corporate laws and regulatory requirements. 

Real Estate, Financing & Other Business Transactions 

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, real estate purchase and sale agreements, and other property-related contracts.
• Support real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and related transactions.
• Review financing agreements, loan documents, guarantees, and other financial transaction documentation.
• Assist with construction agreements, contractor agreements, and development-related legal matters.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external advisors as needed. 

Legal Risk Management & Compliance 

• Identify and assess legal and contractual risks across business operations. 
  Develop practical solutions to mitigate legal exposure while supporting business growth.
• Provide legal guidance on commercial disputes, contract enforcement, and other business-related legal issues.
• Support the development of internal legal policies, procedures, and compliance practices.
• Coordinate with relevant business departments on regulatory and compliance matters.

Outside Counsel Management & Legal Operations 

• Serve as the primary internal point of contact for outside legal counsel.
• Evaluate which legal matters can be handled internally and which require specialized external expertise.
• Manage outside counsel engagements, legal expenses, and ongoing legal matters. 
  Establish efficient internal legal processes, contract management practices, and documentation standards.
• Identify opportunities to reduce external legal expenses without compromising legal quality or risk management.