Job Description

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Transactional Corporate M&A Associate Attorney (3–9 Years)

📍 Winston-Salem, NC or Raleigh, NC
🏢 Hybrid Schedule
💰 Salary: DOE

A well-established and growing North Carolina law firm is seeking a Transactional Corporate M&A Associate Attorney with 3–9 years of experience to join its corporate practice in Winston-Salem or Raleigh. This is a hybrid opportunity offering hands-on deal experience, strong mentorship, and exposure to sophisticated transactions.

Position Overview

The Corporate M&A Attorney will advise business clients on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures, leading transactions from inception through closing. This role requires strong transactional experience, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint-ventures
• Lead transactions from initial negotiations to closing
• Conduct and oversee legal due diligence
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex transaction documents, including asset and stock purchase agreements
• Coordinate with tax, finance, and executive teams to ensure strategic and regulatory compliance
• Identify and manage risk throughout the transaction process
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Work efficiently under tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality client service

Qualifications

• 3–9 years of corporate transactional experience with a focus on M&A
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage transactions with increasing independence
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Active North Carolina license required

What the Firm Offers

• Hybrid work flexibility
• Competitive compensation based on experience
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated middle-market transactions
• Clear path for professional growth

Salary commensurate with candidate experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Are you ready for a change in your legal career? If so, our reputable Law Firm is currently seeking to fill a vacant position. They are eager to hire as soon as possible, so don't hesitate to submit your application now. This is a fantastic opportunity that we don't want you to miss out on.

How to Apply: If you're interested in making a change, reach out to me today. All resume submissions and conversations completely confidential, to learn more about this opportunity Please include your updated resume & writing sample when submitting to jackie.tucker@gogpac.com

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.