Attorney

Find Great People | FGP; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work environment

Job summary

A law firm in Columbia, SC is seeking a highly motivated Attorney to join the Government & Finance Counsel team. This early-career position offers exposure to government and finance advisory work, and involves supporting various clients on regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, and financial structures. With a focus on collaborative and growth-oriented work, this role comes with competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in corporate transactions or related legal work.
• Passed a state bar exam and in good standing.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist with government and public finance transactions.
• Support corporate transactional matters such as mergers and acquisitions.
• Conduct legal research and provide guidance on regulatory requirements.
• Draft, analyze, and revise transactional documents.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on strategic client initiatives.
• Maintain strong client communication and project management.

Skills

Strong drafting

Legal research

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Our client is seeking a highly motivated Attorney to join our Government & Finance Counsel team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career attorney who is looking to deepen their experience in government and finance public sector advisory work, transactional matters, and complex financial projects.

In this role, you will support a range of clients—including public agencies, financial institutions, and corporate partners—on matters involving regulatory compliance, corporate transactions, and government-related financial structures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with government and public finance transactions, including contract drafting, review, and negotiation
• Support corporate transactional matters such as mergers, acquisitions, commercial agreements, and entity governance
• Conduct legal research and provide guidance on regulatory and statutory requirements
• Draft, analyze, and revise a variety of transactional documents
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to support strategic client initiatives
• Maintain strong, proactive client communication and project management

Qualifications

• ✔️ Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• ✔️ Passed a state bar exam and in good standing
• ✔️ Minimum 2 years of experience in corporate transactions or related legal work
• ✔️ Strong drafting, research, and analytical skills
• ✔️ Ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail
• ✔️ Excellent communication and client‑service mindset

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a collaborative, growth-oriented team advising on high-impact matters that shape community development and responsible financial planning. We would love for this attorney to have desires of being on a firm partner track. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment designed for long-term career success.