Attorney

Cornerstone Recruiting; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing

Competitive salary

Job summary

Cornerstone Recruiting is seeking an experienced Corporate/M&A Attorney to lead the expansion of its Corporate and M&A practice in Lexington, Kentucky. The ideal candidate will have 7–10+ years of experience and a Juris Doctor degree.

This role involves leading transactions, conducting due diligence, and advising clients on deal structuring and financial considerations. A competitive salary and benefits, including a 401(k) retirement plan, are offered.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of experience in corporate law focused on M&A transactions.
• Ability to independently lead and close transactions.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mergers & acquisitions transactions from initial client engagement through closing.
• Conduct and oversee due diligence and draft key transaction documents.
• Serve as primary contact for clients throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Skills

Mergers & Acquisitions

Corporate Law

Client Management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Our client serves as trusted counsel for individuals and small and mid-sized businesses across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond, providing counsel on corporate, M&A, labor-and-employment, and litigation matters. They are seeking an experienced Corporate/M&A Attorney who will lead the expansion of the Corporate and M&A practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mergers & acquisitions transactions from initial client engagement through closing and post-close integration
• Manage both buy-side and sell-side transactions across a range of deal sizes and structures
• Conduct and oversee due diligence, including pre-LOI analysis through closing
• Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents (LOIs, purchase agreements, ancillary agreements)
• Advise clients on deal structuring, financial considerations, and risk mitigation strategies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Collaborate with internal teams to cross-sell additional firm services where appropriate
• Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the firm’s corporate/M&A practice

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (out-of-state candidates willing to sit for the Kentucky bar exam or eligible for admission in Kentucky will be considered)
• 7–10+ years of experience in corporate law with a strong emphasis on M&A transactions
• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead and close transactions
• Experience handling both buy-side and sell-side deals
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation concepts, and deal structures
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client management skills
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience (and portable book of business 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing and safe-harbor (match) contributions)