Business & Contracts Attorney

MW Talent; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

MW Talent in Atlanta partners with a well-established boutique law firm to seek a seasoned Business & Contracts Attorney. The role requires 7+ years in business law and transactional matters, focusing on drafting and negotiating contracts, advising businesses, and managing complex transactions including mergers and acquisitions.

The ideal candidate will have strong drafting and negotiation skills, the ability to manage matters independently, and a portable book of business is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of transactional business law experience, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Portable book of business strongly preferred.
• Entrepreneurial, client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements including client, vendor, and partnership contracts.
• Advise clients on forming LLCs, corporations, and partnerships.
• Guide clients in complying with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Manage transactional matters including mergers and acquisitions, business purchases and sales, and due diligence.
• Provide strategic legal counsel to business owners and companies.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

M&A experience

Transactional business law

Education

Undergraduate degree in business administration or accounting

Job description

Location: Atlanta, GA (hybrid or remote)
Experience: 7+ years
Firm type: Boutique law firm
Recruiting partner: MW Talent

About the Firm

MW Talent is partnering with a well-established boutique law firm in Atlanta. Serving a diverse client base across multiple practice areas, the firm is known for collaborative teamwork, high-quality legal work, and lasting client relationships. This opportunity offers an experienced attorney sophisticated matters, workplace flexibility, and meaningful growth potential.

Position Overview

The firm is seeking a seasoned Business & Contracts Attorney with at least seven years of experience in business law and transactional matters. The role centers on drafting and negotiating contracts, advising businesses, and managing complex transactions, including mergers & acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including:
  • Client contracts
  • Vendor agreements
  • Partnership and operating agreements
• Advise clients on forming LLCs, corporations, and partnerships.
• Guide clients in complying with applicable state and federal regulations.
• Manage transactional matters, including:
  • Mergers and acquisitions
  • Business purchases and sales
  • Due diligence
• Provide strategic legal counsel to business owners and companies.

Ideal Candidate

• At least seven years of transactional business law experience, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Undergraduate degree in business administration or accounting preferred.
• Ability to manage client matters independently.
• Portable book of business strongly preferred.
• Entrepreneurial, client-focused approach.