Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney to join its Mergers & Acquisitions practice in Durham, NC. This position offers the opportunity to be a key player in handling complex business transactions, advising corporate clients, and managing significant aspects of deals from inception to closing. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of leading due diligence processes, drafting transaction documents, and advising C-suite executives and business owners on strategic legal matters. This role requires a highly motivated individual with excellent negotiation, drafting, and client relationship skills.

Duties:

• Lead and manage all aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other business transactions, including structuring, due diligence, and closing procedures
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents related to mergers and acquisitions, asset purchases, buyouts, financing, corporate governance, and confidentiality agreements
• Provide strategic legal advice to corporate clients on entity formation, debt and equity capital raising, and complex corporate matters
• Work closely with clients, including C-suite executives and business owners, to address legal issues and identify practical solutions
• Collaborate with other teams within the firm to support the client's business and legal needs across various matters
• Manage client relationships with a focus on responsiveness, thoroughness, and detail orientation
• Be available to work outside of regular business hours to meet deadlines when necessary

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions
• Strong experience in drafting transaction documents and managing significant aspects of transactions
• Proven ability to provide legal counsel to corporate clients and C-suite executives on business matters
• Ability to manage complex legal issues and transactions while maintaining attention to detail and client satisfaction
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Availability to work beyond standard business hours to meet deadlines, when required
• Remote candidates licensed in states other than NC or VA will be considered

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admission to the bar in a relevant state (NC, VA, or other jurisdiction)

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, and corporate governance
• Expertise in drafting and negotiating complex transaction documents
• Strong client relationship management and advisory skills
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong work ethic and ability to adapt to client needs and changing priorities

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan options

This firm reportedly has a congenial environment, competitive compensation and full benefits package. It offers transactional and litigation legal services to businesses, financial institutions, governments, individuals and insurance companies. We like this firm because clients have access to the resources and breadth of experience of a full-service firm as well as the direct personal contact with attorneys found in smaller firms. With offices in both central and southwest Virginia, the firms attorneys are able to help clients with legal needs throughout the state. The firm is in a current period of growth that we cant see ending any time soon.