Business & Contracts Attorney

the Firm; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Firm in Atlanta, GA is seeking a seasoned Business & Contracts Attorney with 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, with hybrid or remote work options.

Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong drafting and negotiation skills, ability to work independently, and a portable book of business is preferred.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of transactional business law experience including M&A.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Experience advising businesses on corporate formations and compliance.
• Ability to manage client matters independently.
• Portable book of business strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including client contracts, vendor agreements, and 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.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Transactional business law

Mergers & acquisitions

Independent client management

Education

Undergraduate degree in business administration or accounting

Job description

Business & Contracts Attorney

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.