Dynamic Corporate Associate: M&A & Transactions Expert

Distinct | North America; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America in Charlotte seeks a Corporate Associate Attorney to join a growing corporate and transactional practice. Ideal candidates have 3–8 years of continuous corporate and transactional experience, a J.D.

from an accredited law school, and an active North Carolina license. Strong skills in drafting, negotiating sophisticated agreements, due diligence, and advising clients on business risks are required.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of continuous corporate and transactional experience.
• A J.D. from an accredited law school.
• An active North Carolina law license.
• Strong experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating sophisticated commercial agreements.
• Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, dispositions, and related due diligence.
• Excellent legal research, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage a busy client workload and multiple matters simultaneously.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Sound commercial judgment and the ability to identify and manage legal risk.
• The confidence to work directly with clients and provide practical, business-focused advice.
• A high degree of initiative, discretion, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Advising businesses and owners across a broad range of corporate and commercial matters.
• Drafting and negotiating agreements.
• Supporting mergers and acquisitions, and conducting due diligence.
• Providing practical advice around business operations, transactions, and risk management.
• Managing multiple client matters and deadlines.

Skills

M&A experience

Contract drafting & negotiation

Due diligence

Legal research & analysis

Client relations & communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Distinct | North America in Charlotte seeks a Corporate Associate Attorney to join a growing corporate and transactional practice. Ideal candidates have 3–8 years of continuous corporate and transactional experience, a J.D.

from an accredited law school, and an active North Carolina license. Strong skills in drafting, negotiating sophisticated agreements, due diligence, and advising clients on business risks are required.