Transactional Attorney

HHM Talent; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

CLE Opportunities

Career Growth

Collaborative Environment

Job summary

HHM Talent seeks a detail-oriented Transactional Attorney to counsel on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters from Chattanooga, TN. The role supports strategic initiatives, minimizes risk, and partners with business leaders to interpret complex agreements.

The ideal candidate has a JD, an active U.S. license, and at least four years in transactional law, with strong contract drafting and negotiation skills and business-focused judgment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Minimum 4 years of transactional law experience in a firm or in-house setting.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of contract and corporate law and general transactional principles.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide variety of commercial agreements, including operating, vendor, customer, professional services, NDAs, licensing, MSAs, purchase/sale, and employment-related agreements.
• Provide legal advice on contract interpretation, compliance, and risk management to internal stakeholders.
• Lead or support corporate and strategic transactions (M&A, JVs, financing, restructurings) as applicable.
• Conduct legal due diligence and assist with negotiation of transaction documents.
• Manage multiple matters with competing priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract interpretation

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Business acumen

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and business-minded Transactional Attorney to provide legal counsel on a broad range of commercial and corporate matters. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and managing a variety of legal agreements while partnering closely with business leaders to support strategic initiatives and minimizing legal risk. This role requires strong analytical skills, sound legal judgment, and the ability to communicate complex legal concepts in a practical, business-focused manner.

Location: Our client's preference is for this individual to sit in Chattanooga, TN. They are open to hybrid or remote accommodation for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide variety of commercial agreements, including:
  
  
  
  • Operating Agreements
  
  
  • Vendor and supplier agreements
  
  
  • Customer contracts
  
  
  • Professional services agreements
  
  
  • Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)
  
  
  • Licensing agreements
  
  
  • Master services agreements (MSAs)
  
  
  • Purchase and sales agreements
  
  
  • Employment-related agreements, as appropriate
  
  
  
  


• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders regarding contract interpretation, compliance, and risk management.


• Lead or support corporate and strategic transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financing transactions, and business restructurings, as applicable.


• Conduct legal due diligence and assist with the preparation, review and negotiation of transaction documentation.


• Manage multiple matters and competing priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.


• Active license to practice law and membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.


• Minimum of 4 years' experience in transactional law at a law firm or in-house legal department.


• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.


• Strong knowledge of contract law and corporate law, and general transactional legal principles.


• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.


• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.


• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Ability to collaborate effectively with business leaders, internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with complex financial deals, syndicated deals, stock purchases and asset purchases in healthcare, technology, manufacturing, financial services, or other relevant industries.


• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions or other strategic transactions.


• Familiarity with regulatory compliance and corporate governance.


• Strong understanding of how legal strategy can support broader business and operational objectives.

Compensation and Benefits

Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance


• 401k w/ match


• Paid time off


• Professional development and CLE opportunities


• Opportunities for career growth and advancement


• A collaborative work environment committed to excellence and innovation