Pay: $135,000.00 - $235,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a rewarding legal career with a respected boutique business law practice where your contributions truly matter.
• Work on sophisticated corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions, venture capital, and business matters.
• Enjoy a competitive compensation structure with annual collections-based bonus opportunities.
• Choose a career path that supports your professional goals, with flexible annual billable-hour targets.
• Gain valuable hands-on experience, collaborate with talented attorneys, and grow your career in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Join a firm that values excellence, practical solutions, long-term relationships, and work-life balance.

Location

Brentwood, TN (Nashville Area)

Our office is conveniently located in Brentwood, just outside Nashville. We value in-person collaboration while offering opportunities for flexible work-from-home arrangements depending on experience and team needs.

Note

We welcome entry-level, junior, and mid-level attorneys, including recent law graduates! Candidates should have a Juris Doctor (JD) degree and be admitted to practice in Tennessee or eligible for admission. Prior corporate transactional experience is preferred for experienced associates but is not required for entry-level consideration.

About Us

Confidential Employer

We are a boutique business law firm dedicated to helping entrepreneurs, growing companies, investors, and established businesses achieve their goals. Our team combines sophisticated legal expertise with a practical, relationship-driven approach. We believe great legal work starts with collaboration, innovation, and a genuine commitment to our clients' success.

Job Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate contracts, commercial agreements, and other transactional documents.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, corporate financing transactions, and strategic business initiatives.
• Assist startups, investors, and established companies with corporate governance and business matters.
• Conduct legal research, due diligence, and transaction-related analysis.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys on venture capital, private equity, and corporate securities matters.
• Build strong client relationships while taking on increasing responsibility as your career progresses.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Tennessee Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission.
• Entry-level through mid-level candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Corporate law, M&A, commercial contracts, or transactional experience is a plus.
• BigLaw or sophisticated boutique law firm experience is preferred for lateral associates.
• Strong legal writing, research, analytical, and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and enthusiasm for business law.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe talented attorneys deserve meaningful work, opportunities to grow, and a professional environment where their contributions are valued. You'll have the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions, develop lasting professional relationships, and build a fulfilling career with a team that values both exceptional client service and personal well-being.

Ready to take the next step in your legal career? We'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

JPC-2628

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: TN bar license. 1+ years of experience in corporate/transactional law.

• Required Years as Associate: 1+
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 
• $135K–$195K base (1,400-hour target) OR 
• $175K–$235K base (1,600-hour target), plus collections bonus.

Submission Email: Chandler-

cwaits@riggsdavie.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Riggs Davie PLC is a boutique corporate law firm specializing in M&A, venture capital, securities, and private funds. Seeking entry-level through mid-level Corporate / Transactional Associate Attorneys with strong legal skills and sophisticated business law interests. Brentwood, TN, hybrid potential, $135K–$235K base across two compensation tracks plus collections bonus.

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• Client job title: Corporate / Transactional Associate Attorney
• Location: Brentwood, TN
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid potential (office presence expected; schedule not confirmed)
• Experience: 1+
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Corporate Associate Attorney, Transactional Attorney, M&A Associate, Business Attorney, Corporate Securities Associate, Venture Capital Associate, Private Funds Associate, Corporate Counsel

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