Senior Corporate M&A Attorney

Orion Placement; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a skilled corporate attorney to lead sophisticated private M&A and transactional matters in North Carolina, based in Raleigh or Durham.

You will draft, review, negotiate, and structure purchase agreements, operating agreements, loan documents, and related transaction materials, while managing due diligence.

This collaborative, client-focused firm values practical business advice, lasting relationships, and lawyers who take ownership of complex matters.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Bar license in good standing.
• 4+ years of directly relevant M&A corporate transactional experience.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated corporate and commercial agreements.
• M&A experience, including familiarity with transaction structuring, due diligence, purchase agreements, and closing processes.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, commercial transactions, and related business considerations.
• Excellent legal writing, negotiation, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently manage substantial responsibilities while collaborating effectively with a broader legal team.

Responsibilities

• Lead private buy side and sell side M&A transactions from initial structuring through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, operating agreements, commercial contracts, loan documents, disclosure schedules, private placement materials, and related transaction documents.
• Advise clients on corporate structuring, transaction strategy, execution, governance, and other business law matters.
• Manage transaction processes, due diligence, documentation, timelines, and closing requirements.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, advisors, and other transaction participants.
• Collaborate with partners, senior attorneys, and other practice groups to deliver coordinated solutions for complex client matters.
• Balance multiple active transactions while maintaining strong attention to detail, responsiveness, and client service.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active North Carolina Bar license

Job description

• Take a lead role on sophisticated corporate transactions, including private M&A, commercial agreements, financing matters, and strategic business transactions.
• Work closely with highly experienced corporate attorneys who bring deep transactional knowledge and a practical, business minded approach to client service.
• Manage meaningful portions of transactions from structuring and drafting through negotiation and closing, with increasing autonomy based on experience.
• Build lasting relationships with business owners, executives, investors, and other sophisticated clients across a broad range of industries.
• Join an established, collaborative law firm where experienced attorneys can continue developing their practice while making a visible impact on clients and the team.

Location

This is a full time, office based opportunity in either Raleigh or Durham, North Carolina, offering close collaboration with an experienced corporate team and hands on involvement in sophisticated transactional matters.

Note

Candidates must be active members in good standing of the North Carolina State Bar and have 4+ years of corporate transactional experience. Meaningful experience with M&A, transaction documents, contract drafting and negotiation, and client management is strongly valued.

About Us

We are an established North Carolina law firm providing sophisticated legal counsel to businesses, organizations, and individuals across a broad range of transactional and advisory matters. Our corporate attorneys combine strong technical experience with practical, business focused advice and long term client relationships. We value collaboration, responsiveness, professional growth, and lawyers who take genuine ownership of their work. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead and support private buy side and sell side M&A transactions from initial structuring through closing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, operating agreements, commercial contracts, loan documents, disclosure schedules, private placement materials, and related transaction documents.
• Advise clients on corporate structuring, transaction strategy, execution, governance, and other business law matters.
• Manage transaction processes, due diligence, documentation, timelines, and closing requirements.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, advisors, and other transaction participants.
• Collaborate with partners, senior attorneys, and other practice groups to deliver coordinated solutions for complex client matters.
• Balance multiple active transactions while maintaining strong attention to detail, responsiveness, and client service.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Bar license in good standing.
• 4+ years of directly relevant M&A corporate transactional experience.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated corporate and commercial agreements.
• M&A experience, including familiarity with transaction structuring, due diligence, purchase agreements, and closing processes.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, commercial transactions, and related business considerations.
• Excellent legal writing, negotiation, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently manage substantial responsibilities while collaborating effectively with a broader legal team.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions without getting lost in a massive platform. Our attorneys value strong relationships, practical advice, collaboration, and high quality work, giving experienced corporate lawyers the opportunity to take ownership, deepen their client relationships, and continue growing their practice alongside respected colleagues.