Associate Attorney – Corporate & Transactional Law

Associate Attorney – Corporate & Transactional Law

Location: Cumming, GA

Work Arrangement: On-site

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to support corporate, business, and transactional legal matters. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business law, commercial contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate governance. This role requires excellent legal drafting, negotiation, research, and client management skills, along with the ability to manage multiple matters independently.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, corporate agreements, and other transactional documents.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, business transactions, due diligence, and related legal processes.
• Assist with business entity formation, corporate governance, and organizational structuring.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, transaction documents, and other supporting materials.
• Advise clients on corporate, commercial, and business-related legal matters.
• Manage multiple client matters, deadlines, and transactions while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Identify legal and business risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Collaborate with attorneys and other professionals to support client needs and transaction objectives.
• Maintain effective client relationships and provide timely updates on legal matters.
• Support business development, professional development, and other firm initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Georgia Bar license in good standing or eligibility for prompt admission through an applicable admission or reciprocity process.
• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant experience in corporate law, business law, or transactional legal practice.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and corporate documents.
• Knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, due diligence, business entity formation, and corporate governance.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organization, time management, and client relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with M&A transactions, corporate finance, or commercial real estate transactions.
• Experience advising business clients on corporate structuring, commercial agreements, and transactional matters.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and firm holidays.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Wellness and mental-health resources.
• Structured mentorship and attorney training programs.
• Professional development and continuing legal education (CLE) support.
• Leadership development opportunities.
• Business development and practice-growth resources.

Work Environment

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Cumming, Georgia. The successful candidate should be comfortable working directly with clients, managing multiple legal matters, collaborating with colleagues, and handling corporate and transactional assignments in a professional legal environment.