Transactional Attorney

Manley Brautigam Bankston PC; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Manley Brautigam Bankston P.C. seeks a transactional attorney to advise on business and commercial matters. The role centers on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts; guiding entity formation and transactions; ensuring legal compliance; and supporting organizational growth through strategic counsel.

The attorney collaborates closely with business leaders, executives, and external parties. Office-based in Alaska, with responsibility for transactional support, governance advice, and

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active bar admission.
• Strong academic background with a focus in business, corporate, or commercial law preferred.
• 2–5+ years in transactional law with strong drafting/negotiation skills.
• Background in corporate, real estate, finance, or business law; tax experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts to support business objectives.
• Lead or assist with due diligence, structuring, negotiations, and closings.
• Advise on corporate governance, business risks, and legal obligations.
• Prepare and review disclosure schedules, resolutions, and closing documents.
• Maintain organized contract files and support policy development.
• Stay current on legal trends and uphold ethics and confidentiality.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Due diligence

Regulatory research

Communication

Contract management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Active bar admission

Business/corporate-focused studies

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Position Summary** :
Manley Brautigam Bankston P.C. seeks a Transactional Attorney to advise on business and commercial matters. The role centers on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts; guiding entity formation and transactions; ensuring legal compliance; and supporting organizational growth through strategic counsel. The attorney collaborates closely with business leaders, executives, and external parties.

Key Responsibilities:
Contract Drafting & Review:

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including:

Purchase/sale agreements

Buy-Sell and Operating Agreements

Leases, service agreements

NDAs, licensing

Vendor/supplier

Professional services contracts

Ensure accuracy, enforceability, and alignment with business objectives.

** Transactional Support:**

Lead or assist with due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing

Advise on corporate governance, business risks, and legal obligations

Support mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions by preparing disclosure schedules, resolutions, and closing documents.

** Legal Research & Compliance:**

Research state, federal, and industry regulations

Identify risks and mitigation strategies

Ensure compliance with corporate, commercial, and financial laws

** Client/Stakeholder Advisory:**

Provide clear, actionable legal guidance to internal and external clients

Partner with leadership to develop solutions aligned with business goals and communicate complex legal concepts effectively.

Document Management:

Maintain organized contract files, transaction records, and corporate documents

Assist with policy and procedure development.

** Professional Development:**

Stay current on legal trends and uphold high standards of ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality.

Qualifications
** Education & Licensing:**

JD from an accredited law school

Active bar admission

Strong academic background with a focus in business, corporate, commercial, or related legal areas preferred

** Experience:**

2–5+ years in transactional law with strong contract drafting/negotiation

Background in corporate, real estate, finance, or business law

Tax experience preferred.

** Skills:**

Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple deadlines

Excellent communication

Business-minded judgment

Proficiency with legal research and contract management tools.

** Working Conditions**

Office-based, collaborative environment

Occasional after-hours work to meet transaction deadlines.

Company Description

Manley Brautigam Bankston P.C. unites the experience of Alaskan attorneys focused on the firm's targeted practice areas and has achieved the distinguished "AV" rating from peers and Martindale Hubbell® for its excellence.

The firm sees its greatest attributes as the level of education of its attorneys, the professionalism with which it provides services, and its ability to deliver smart and experienced legal advice to our clients. We strive to understand our clients’ needs, and we want our clients to understand the actions we recommend and the documents we prepare. We do our best to avoid unnecessary complexity in the estate plans and business transactions we recommend. Everyone in our firm knows our clients’ time and resources are very important.