gpac | The Recruitment Platform
Location: North Carolina
Position Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or Contract
Experience: 6+ years
Compensation: Commensurate with experience, plus benefits
A well-established, business-focused law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate / Transactional Attorney to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with strong corporate and transactional experience who is looking for sophisticated legal work within a collaborative, collegial environment.
The firm represents businesses and organizations across a variety of practice areas, including corporate transactions, bankruptcy, healthcare, commercial real estate, litigation, and mediation. Attorneys work collaboratively across practice areas to provide practical, client-focused legal solutions without the bureaucracy and layers often associated with larger firms.
The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of corporate and transactional experience, excellent academic credentials, and outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Commercial real estate experience is a plus but is not required.
The attorney will take a lead role in handling complex matters, advising clients, managing relationships, and contributing to the continued growth of the practice.
Minimum of 6 years of relevant corporate and transactional experience
Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school
Must be admitted to practice in North Carolina or eligible to obtain admission quickly
Excellent academic credentials
Strong legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Creative problem-solving abilities
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple matters effectively
Collaborative, team-oriented approach
Big law firm experience is a plus
Provide high-quality legal counsel and practical solutions to clients
Research, draft, review, negotiate, and close complex corporate and transactional matters
Advise clients regarding applicable laws and legal strategies
Translate complex legal concepts into clear, practical guidance for clients
Take ownership of matters and develop strong client relationships
Participate in business development and contribute to growing existing client relationships
Represent the firm at professional and community events
Delegate work effectively to paralegals, associates, and other support staff
Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to develop comprehensive solutions for clients
Assist with special projects and other firm initiatives as needed
Sophisticated corporate and transactional work
Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
Collegial culture with meaningful attorney-client interaction
Flexibility in position structure, including full-time, part-time, and contract opportunities
Compensation commensurate with experience
Benefits for eligible employees
Opportunity to take ownership of matters and client relationships
Professional environment without the bureaucracy and layers of a large firm
For confidential consideration, please contact:
Sarah Black
sarah.black@gogpac.com
605-513-3384
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.