Corporate Transacts Attorney

gpac; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac in Raleigh, NC seeks a Corporate M&A Associate Attorney with 3+ years of corporate transactional experience to lead deals from inception through closing in a hybrid work environment.

You will draft and negotiate asset and stock purchase agreements, conduct due diligence, coordinate with tax and finance teams, and advise clients on regulatory compliance while managing multiple matters under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate transactional experience, focused on M&A.
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Active North Carolina license required; ability to manage transactions with increasing independence; client-facing skills.

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

Drafting and negotiation skills

Analytical problem solving

Client-facing skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Transactional Corporate M&A Associate Attorney

A well-established and growing North Carolina law firm that is seeking a Corporate Transactional M&A Associate Attorney with 3+ 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

• 3+ 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

Why Apply?

This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a supportive and collegial environment. The firm offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and a full benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

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.