Corporate / Business Transactions Attorney - M&A / Real Estate

My client, a well respected and growing law firm, is looking for a Corporate / Business Transactions Attorney to join the team.

They interested in attorneys with experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), commercial real estate transactions, or both. The ideal candidate will have a strong transactional background, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to clients across a variety of industries.

This is an opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working directly with clients, managing complex transactions, and developing long-term business relationships while contributing to the continued growth of the firm's transactional practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a variety of corporate, commercial, and business transactions.
• Structure, negotiate, and document mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, stock purchases, and other business combinations.
• Draft and review purchase agreements, letters of intent, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, joint venture agreements, and other corporate documents.
• Advise business owners, investors, and companies on entity formation, corporate governance, ownership structures, and general business matters.
• Handle commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and related transactional matters, as applicable to experience.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate purchase and sale agreements, leases, financing documents, and other transaction-related agreements.
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence, identify potential legal risks, and develop strategies to address client concerns.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, opposing counsel, and other professionals to facilitate efficient and successful transactions.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, responsiveness, and high-quality client service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the applicable state bar.
• Experience in corporate law, business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, or a related transactional practice.
• Strong legal research, writing, drafting, and contract negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyze complex legal and business issues and provide practical, commercially focused solutions.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Ideal Candidate

• The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in transactional law and a genuine interest in helping businesses and property owners achieve their objectives. Experience in M&A, commercial real estate, or a combination of both is highly desirable.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $170k-250k base. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.