Associate Attorney - Business Transactions

Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full health, dental, and vision insur.

401(k) with employer matching

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC, an Alpharetta-based boutique firm, is seeking a Business Transaction Associate with 4–6 years of substantive corporate and business transactional experience. The role involves working directly with partners and clients, drafting and negotiating transactional documents, and managing deal processes with limited supervision while thriving in a team environment.

The firm highlights a collaborative culture with opportunities for meaningful client exposure and growth,

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of substantive corporate and business transactional experience or equivalent
• Direct, hands-on drafting transactional documents and managing due diligence and closings
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and communicate effectively with clients

Responsibilities

• Mergers and acquisitions, including buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating letters of intent, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary transaction documents
• Conducting and coordinating due diligence and managing transactions through closing
• Business entity formation, structuring, reorganizations, and corporate governance
• Drafting and negotiating operating agreements, shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, and commercial contracts
• Providing ongoing general corporate counsel to privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors
• Advising clients on practical legal and business considerations associated with transactions and ongoing operations

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Job description

Briskin, Cross & Sanford Associate Attorney – Business Transactions

Now Hiring: Business Transaction Associate | Alpharetta, GA (Hybrid)

Are you a transactional attorney who enjoys working directly with businesses, advising on complex deals, and being part of a collaborative, high-performing team?

At Briskin, Cross & Sanford, LLC, we are an Alpharetta-based boutique firm of business-focused attorneys serving entrepreneurs, companies, and investors across a range of corporate, real estate, and transactional matters. We combine sophisticated legal work with a practical, client-first approach in a collegial and supportive environment.

We are seeking a Business Transaction Associate (4–6 years of transactional experience) who is ready to manage matters independently, work closely with partners and clients, and continue developing as a trusted business advisor.

What You’ll Work On:

• Mergers and acquisitions, including buy-side and sell-side transactions
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating letters of intent, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary transaction documents
• Conducting and coordinating due diligence and managing transactions through closing
• Business entity formation, structuring, reorganizations, and corporate governance
• Drafting and negotiating operating agreements, shareholder agreements, buy-sell agreements, and commercial contracts
• Providing ongoing general corporate counsel to privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, and investors
• Advising clients on practical legal and business considerations associated with transactions and ongoing operations

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Has 4–6 years of substantive corporate and business transactional experience, preferably with a law firm
• Has direct, hands-on experience including drafting transactional documents and managing due diligence and closings
• Demonstrates strong contract drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Can manage multiple matters and communicate effectively with clients
• Is licensed and in good standing in Georgia or licensed in another state and eligible to the State Bar of Georgia
• Is comfortable serving as a primary point of contact for clients and managing deal processes with limited supervision, while thriving in a team environment and taking ownership of individual matters and client relationships
• Brings sound judgment, professionalism, and attention to detail

What We Offer:

• $140,000–$160,000 base salary, plus performance-based bonus
• 100% paid health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Meaningful client exposure and opportunities for increased responsibility
• A collegial, team-oriented culture focused on excellence, accountability, and growth
• On-site in our Alpharetta office during an initial onboarding period, with hybrid flexibility available thereafter

This role is ideal for an attorney who wants to build a long-term corporate transactional practice, develop meaningful client relationships, and contribute to a Firm where high-quality work, collaboration, and professional growth matter.