FULLY REMOTE - Corporate / M&A Transactional Associate Attorney

The associate will work directly with experienced attorneys and clients on mergers and acquisitions, business formations, governance, commercial contracts, and other transactional matters. 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.

FULLY REMOTE - Corporate / M&A Transactional Associate Attorney - 2+Years Exp

A well-established North Carolina business-law boutique is seeking a corporate and transactional associate through an urgent, confidential search. The role may be performed fully remotely.

The Opportunity

The associate will work directly with experienced attorneys and clients on mergers and acquisitions, business formations, governance, commercial contracts, and other transactional matters. The position offers substantive responsibility, mentorship, and exposure to complex work without the layers of a large-firm environment.

What You’ll Do

• Support mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, reorganizations, and other business transactions from diligence through closing.
• Draft and revise purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary documents, organizational documents, consents, and commercial contracts.
• Conduct due diligence, coordinate closing checklists, maintain deal files, and help manage transaction timelines.
• Research and analyze corporate, contract, and transactional issues and communicate findings clearly.
• Work directly with senior attorneys and clients on entity formation, governance, and general business matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues across corporate, bankruptcy, commercial real estate, healthcare, and litigation practices.
• At least 2 years of corporate and transactional experience; M&A experience is strongly preferred.
• Active North Carolina law license, or ability to become admitted promptly.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Commercial real estate experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, initiative, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment.
• Fully remote work arrangement with affiliation to the Raleigh or Winston-Salem office.
• Sophisticated matters and direct client responsibility in a collegial, team-oriented boutique setting.
• A platform built by experienced attorneys that combines complex work with fewer institutional layers.
• Opportunity to collaborate across bankruptcy, corporate, commercial real estate, healthcare, and litigation practices.
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience; details shared during the confidential process.

What You’ll Bring

• At least 2 years of corporate and transactional experience; M&A experience is strongly preferred.
• Active North Carolina law license, or ability to become admitted promptly.
• Excellent academic credentials and strong legal research, drafting, analytical, and communication skills.
• Commercial real estate experience is helpful but not required.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, initiative, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fully remote environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Fully remote work arrangement with affiliation to the Raleigh or Winston-Salem office.
• Sophisticated matters and direct client responsibility in a collegial, team-oriented boutique setting.
• A platform built by experienced attorneys that combines complex work with fewer institutional layers.
• Opportunity to collaborate across bankruptcy, corporate, commercial real estate, healthcare, and litigation practices.
• Competitive compensation and benefits commensurate with experience; details shared during the confidential process.

Confidential Application Process

All inquiries will be handled discreetly. Qualified candidates may submit a résumé for confidential consideration to Katrina Thom at

katrina.thom@gogpac.com

 or via phone 608-673-3357. Employer details and next steps will be shared after an initial fit assessment. Please do not contact the hiring organization directly.

Equal Opportunity

The employer provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.