Corporate Transactions Attorney

gpac; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Mentorship

Growth opportunities

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Corporate Transactional M&A Attorney in North Carolina to join a growing firm. The role offers hands-on deal experience, mentorship, and exposure to sophisticated middle-market transactions.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of corporate transactional experience with a focus on M&A, a JD from an accredited law school, and a NC license. You will lead transactions from inception through closing and collaborate with tax, finance, and executive teams.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate transactional experience with a focus on M&A.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage transactions with increasing independence.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and client‑facing skills.
• Active North Carolina license required.

Responsibilities

• Structure mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures.
• Lead transactions from initial negotiations through closing.
• Conduct and oversee legal due diligence.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents, including asset and stock purchase agreements.
• Coordinate with tax, finance, and executive teams to ensure strategic and regulatory compliance.
• Identify and manage risk throughout the transaction process.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Deliver high‑quality client service under tight deadlines.

Skills

M&A experience

Drafting & negotiation

Client facing

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Corporate Transactional M&A Attorney

A well-established and growing North Carolina law firm that is seeking a Corporate Transactional M&A Attorney with 4-9 years of experience. This hybrid role offers hands‑on deal experience, strong mentorship, and exposure to sophisticated middle‑market transactions.

Position Overview

The Corporate M&A Attorney will advise business clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, leading transactions from inception through closing. The role requires strong transactional experience, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures
• Lead transactions from initial negotiations through closing
• Conduct and oversee legal due diligence
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents, including asset and stock purchase agreements
• Coordinate with tax, finance, and executive teams to ensure strategic and regulatory compliance
• Identify and manage risk throughout the transaction process
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Deliver high‑quality client service under tight deadlines

Qualifications

• 4+ years of corporate transactional experience with a focus on M&A
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage transactions with increasing independence
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and client‑facing skills
• Active North Carolina license required

What The Firm Offers

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Work / Life balance
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Collaborative, supportive team environment
• Strong administrative and cross‑practice support
• Clear path for professional growth

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.