Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a sophisticated, high-level corporate and M&A practice with exposure to meaningful transactions for buyers, sellers, and private equity clients.
• Step into a role where you can build on strong deal experience while gaining more ownership, client exposure, and leadership opportunity.
• Be part of a respected business law platform with an entrepreneurial, collegial culture and a more modern, flexible way to practice.
• Work alongside highly regarded attorneys in a firm that values practical advice, strong relationships, and long-term professional growth.

Location: Hybrid role based in Raleigh, North Carolina, with meaningful work-from-home flexibility and connection to a strong in-office team.

Note: Must have 3+ years of corporate/M&A experience handling sophisticated transactions. Must be licensed in at least one U.S. jurisdiction and willing and able to become licensed in North Carolina within 1 year.

About Us

We are a highly respected business law firm with a strong and sophisticated transactional practice serving a broad range of businesses, founders, investors, and growth-focused companies. Our team is known for combining high-level legal work with practical advice, personal attention, and a collaborative approach to client service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle sophisticated mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic corporate transactions for buyers, sellers, and private equity clients
• Draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, ancillary agreements, and related deal materials
• Manage key aspects of deals from diligence through closing
• Support and progressively lead transaction execution with appropriate autonomy
• Advise clients on deal structure, risk allocation, and business considerations
• Coordinate with internal teams and outside advisors to move transactions forward efficiently
• Contribute to a responsive, team-oriented client experience while maintaining high-quality legal work

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate/M&A experience
• Strong experience with sophisticated transactions
• Experience representing buyers, sellers, and/or private equity clients
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams in active deals
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Large law firm experience preferred
• Strong academic background preferred
• Portable book of business not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Sophisticated work without the feel of a rigid traditional platform
• Collegial, entrepreneurial environment with strong attorneys and real collaboration
• Opportunity to grow your practice and take on more responsibility
• Flexible, modern culture focused on doing great work and serving clients well
• Strong platform for attorneys who want both quality of work and quality of life

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