Senior M&A Attorney - Lead Private Transactions (NC)

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

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a qualified corporate transactional attorney to lead sophisticated private M&A, commercial agreements, financing matters, and strategic business transactions. You will work with experienced corporate attorneys delivering practical, business-minded client service.

You will manage portions of transactions from structuring to closing, with autonomy increasing with experience, and build lasting relationships with owners, executives, investors across industries.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Bar license in good standing.
• 4+ years of directly relevant 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 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.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Due diligence

Client management

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Education

North Carolina Bar license in good standing

Job description

Orion Placement seeks a qualified corporate transactional attorney to lead sophisticated private M&A, commercial agreements, financing matters, and strategic business transactions. You will work with experienced corporate attorneys delivering practical, business-minded client service.

You will manage portions of transactions from structuring to closing, with autonomy increasing with experience, and build lasting relationships with owners, executives, investors across industries.