Senior M&A Attorney — Lead Private Deals & Strategy

Orion Placement; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Placement in North Carolina seeks a corporate transactional attorney to lead sophisticated M&A and related matters from structuring to closing. You will work closely with experienced corporate attorneys, draft and negotiate purchase agreements and other transactional documents, and manage client relationships.

This full-time, office-based role is based in Raleigh or Durham, NC, with opportunities for autonomy and visible impact.

Qualifications

• Active NC Bar license required.
• 4+ years of corporate transactional experience.
• Strong drafting and negotiation of corporate agreements.
• M&A experience with due diligence and closing.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support private buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions from structuring through closing.
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, operating agreements, loan docs, and related materials.
• Advise on corporate structuring, governance, and transaction strategy.
• Manage due diligence, timelines, documents, and closing requirements.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and advisors.
• Collaborate with partners and other practice groups to deliver coordinated solutions.
• Balance multiple transactions with attention to detail and client service.

Skills

Corporate law

M&A transactions

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Client management

Education

Active North Carolina Bar

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Orion Placement in North Carolina seeks a corporate transactional attorney to lead sophisticated M&A and related matters from structuring to closing. You will work closely with experienced corporate attorneys, draft and negotiate purchase agreements and other transactional documents, and manage client relationships.

This full-time, office-based role is based in Raleigh or Durham, NC, with opportunities for autonomy and visible impact.