Corporate Counsel

A law firm in Charleston, SC is seeking a Corporate Counsel to join their dynamic team. This role involves providing legal counsel for a wide range of corporate and commercial projects, with a focus on reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements for commercial transactions. The ideal candidate will have a strong business background, the ability to understand business concepts quickly, and a collaborative, client-focused mindset. The role requires excellent written and verbal communication skills, with extensive client contact to provide pragmatic legal advice.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review, draft, and negotiate supply, purchase, service, transportation, and related agreements for commercial transactions.
• Provide counsel on a wide variety of corporate and commercial projects, including mergers and acquisitions (M&A) if applicable.
• Ensure legal compliance with corporate policies and industry regulations.
• Advise clients on contractual obligations, business risks, and legal implications of commercial decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and departments to support corporate initiatives.
• Engage in extensive client contact to provide practical and business-oriented legal advice.
• Participate in corporate governance matters as needed.
• Assist with the legal aspects of business structuring, partnerships, and joint ventures.
• Stay current on corporate law trends, regulatory updates, and best practices.

Requirements:

• 7+ years of corporate transactional experience, including experience with commercial contracts and M&A (preferred).
• Strong business acumen and the ability to grasp business concepts quickly.
• Proven experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating complex commercial agreements.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment while managing multiple projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate legal concepts to non-legal professionals.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to the SC State Bar is preferred, or eligibility for admission.

Skills:

• Expertise in corporate transactional law, including commercial agreements, supply chain contracts, and M&A.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with a client-focused approach to legal practice.
• Ability to balance legal risks with business objectives.
• Willingness to learn, ask questions, and collaborate within a team environment.

Benefits:

• Multiple health insurance plan options, including Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Access to dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Telehealth services for remote medical consultations.

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.