Corporate Counsel

A law firm in Charleston is seeking an experienced Corporate Counsel with a strong background in corporate transactional law, including M&A experience. The role requires reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements and providing pragmatic legal counsel to clients. Strong communication skills, business acumen, and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment are essential.

Duties:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating principal and ancillary agreements for commercial transactions, including supply, purchase, service, transportation, and related contracts.
• Providing legal counsel and support on corporate and commercial projects.
• Conducting due diligence and advising on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) transactions.
• Advising clients on corporate governance matters and regulatory compliance.
• Handling legal aspects of corporate finance, securities offerings, and other corporate transactions.
• Engaging in extensive client interaction to provide practical legal advice and solutions.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the state bar of South Carolina (or eligible for admission).
• 7+ years of experience in corporate transactional law, with a focus on commercial agreements and M&A transactions.
• Proven ability to grasp business concepts quickly and provide strategic legal advice.
• Strong negotiation skills and experience in contract drafting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in handling international transactions and cross-border issues.
• Background in securities law and corporate finance.
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance in corporate environments.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills:

• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide practical solutions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a client-service mindset.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Team-oriented approach with a collaborative mindset.

Certifications:

• Certification in Business Law (preferred but not required).
• Any relevant certifications in corporate law or M&A (desired).

This firm provides sophisticated legal services in a broad range of practice areas, this is one of the fastest growing law firms in the Southeast with offices located in North and South Carolina. Serve a variety of clients, large and small, local to international, start-ups to well-established. There are approximately 250 attorneys engaged in a general business, banking and litigation practice.