Transactional Attorney - Practice Lead

Ascendo Resources; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Resources represents a well-established North Carolina law firm seeking an accomplished Transactional Attorney to lead and grow its transactional practice. The role requires autonomy, strategic direction, and the ability to shape the practice’s growth.

The ideal candidate will independently manage complex transactions across mergers and acquisitions, real estate, finance, and corporate matters from LOI to closing, while supervising junior attorneys and driving business development.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in North Carolina; additional admissions a plus.
• 10+ years of transactional experience with a record of leading complex deals.
• Prior experience leading or supervising a team of attorneys.
• Demonstrated business development success, ideally with a portable client base.
• Sound judgment and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's transactional practice, setting direction, standards, and priorities for the group.
• Independently handle complex transactions (mergers and acquisitions, real estate, finance, and general corporate matters) from LOI through closing.
• Serve as the primary relationship attorney for key clients and the opposing side of the deal.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop associates and junior attorneys, and manage workflow across the group.
• Review and approve work product to maintain quality and consistency.
• Drive business development by expanding existing client relationships and attracting new clients.
• Partner with firm leadership on recruiting, staffing, pricing, and strategic planning for the practice.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Business development

Team supervision

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Job description

Our client, a well-established law firm, is seeking an accomplished Transactional Attorney to lead and grow its transactional practice. This is a leadership role for a seasoned deal lawyer who can independently manage complex matters, guide a team of attorneys, and play a key role in shaping the strategy and growth of the practice. The firm is seeking a proven professional who requires no training and can operate with full autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the firm's transactional practice, setting direction, standards, and priorities for the group.
• Independently handle complex transactions, such as [mergers and acquisitions, commercial real estate, finance, and general corporate matters; to be confirmed with the client], from LOI through closing.
• Serve as the primary relationship attorney for key clients and the other side of the deal.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop associates and junior attorneys, and manage workflow across the group.
• Review and approve work product to maintain quality and consistency.
• Drive business development by expanding existing client relationships and attracting new clients.
• Partner with firm leadership on recruiting, staffing, pricing, and strategic planning for the practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing in North Carolina; additional admissions a plus.
• 10+ years of transactional experience, with a record of leading complex deals.
• Prior experience leading or supervising a team of attorneys.
• Demonstrated business development success, ideally with a portable client base.
• Sound judgment and the ability to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills. Preferred