Corporate Associate

The Goodkind Group, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goodkind Group, LLC seeks a General Corporate Law Associate to join its thriving corporate practice. The ideal candidate has hands-on general corporate and M&A experience, with a background in corporate governance, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and representing private clients.

Responsibilities include reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on governance matters, handling corporate transactions, assisting with entity formation and structuring, and

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of general corporate and M&A experience.
• Experience supporting privately held operating companies.
• Background in corporate governance and drafting/negotiating commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Advise on corporate governance matters.
• Handle general corporate transactions and entity formation.
• Support M&A deals and corporate structuring.

Skills

General corporate law

M&A

Corporate governance

Contract drafting

Job description

A full-service national law firm recently named among the 2026 "Best Law Firms" by Best Lawyers is seeking a General Corporate Law Associate for their thriving corporate practice group. The firm offers a collaborative, entrepreneurial platform with sophisticated clients and opportunities for long-term professional growth.

The position is available in the following locations: Atlanta, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Wilmington, Charlotte

The ideal candidate must have hands-on general corporate and M&A experience with a background with corporate governance, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, general corporate matters and representing private clients.

Responsibilities include:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts
• Advising on corporate governance matters
• Handling general corporate transactions
• Assisting with entity formation and structuring
• Supporting M&A deals

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of general corporate and M&A experience supporting privately held operating companies