Transactional Corporate M&A Attorney

Transactional Corporate M&A Associate Attorney 

A well-established and growing North Carolina law firm that is seeking a Transactional Corporate M&A Associate Attorney with 3–9 years of experience. This hybrid role offers hands-on deal experience, strong mentorship, and exposure to sophisticated middle-market transactions.

Position Overview

The Corporate M&A Attorney will advise business clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, leading transactions from inception through closing. The role requires strong transactional experience, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

 Key Responsibilities

• Structure mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures

• Lead transactions from initial negotiations through closing

• Conduct and oversee legal due diligence

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents, including asset and stock purchase agreements

• Coordinate with tax, finance, and executive teams to ensure strategic and regulatory compliance

• Identify and manage risk throughout the transaction process

• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations

• Deliver high-quality client service under tight deadlines

Qualifications

• 3–9 years of corporate transactional experience with a focus on M&A

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

• Ability to manage transactions with increasing independence

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and client-facing skills

• Active North Carolina license required

 What the Firm Offers

• Hybrid work flexibility

• Competitive compensation based on experience

• Collaborative, supportive team environment

• Clear path for professional growth

Apply today to be considered for this exciting growth opportunity!

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.