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Corporate & Transactional Attorney - ( 6+ years ) in Salem

Date Posted: 21 October 2026

Job Snapshot

Job Description

Sr. Corporate & Transactional Attorney
Confidential Law Firm · Raleigh NC or Winston-Salem, NC (Hybrid )
Full-time (flexible arrangements considered) · 6+ years · Competitive pay plus benefits

About the role
Ready to own your matters and your client relationships? A respected North Carolina law firm is hiring a corporate and transactional attorney to lead deals from start to close. You'll work directly with firm leadership in a collaborative setting without big-firm layers.

What you'll do

  • Draft, review, negotiate, and close complex corporate and commercial transactions
  • Advise business clients in clear, practical terms
  • Take the lead on matters and grow client relationships
  • Help build the practice through business development and community involvement
  • Supervise associates, paralegals, and support staff

What you'll bring

  • 6+ years of corporate and transactional experience
  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, with strong academics
  • North Carolina bar admission, or the ability to get admitted quickly
  • Excellent writing, negotiation, and communication skills
  • Commercial real estate experience and large-firm experience are both a plus

Why you'll like it

  • Real autonomy and leadership on your matters
  • A collegial, team-oriented culture
  • Competitive compensation and benefits

Interested? Every conversation is confidential. Send your resume to katrina.thom@gogpac.com.

Confidential search. To learn more, contact Katrina Thom, Search Consultant, Legal Services at gpac: katrina.thom@gogpac.com, 608-673-3357.

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.

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