Corporate Attorney, Business Transactions

Overview

A top 20 CPA and advisory firm with over 40 U.S. office locations and international presence is seeking a Corporate Attorney to join their Legal team. The firm has more than 3,200 team members worldwide and serves fast-growing industries by providing expert legal and advisory services.

Responsibilities

Transactional Matters

• Advise clients on structuring, negotiating, and executing a variety of business transactions including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and reorganizations.
• Conduct legal due diligence, risk assessments, and manage all aspects of transactional deals from inception through closing.

Entity Formation & Governance

• Form and organize business entities such as LLCs, corporations, and partnerships.
• Draft foundational documents including operating agreements, bylaws, and shareholder agreements.
• Prepare board resolutions, maintain corporate records, and advise directors and officers on fiduciary duties and governance best practices.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, confidentiality agreements, and acquisition agreements.
• Coordinate legal processes for M&A transactions, ensuring compliance with antitrust, securities, and corporate governance laws.

General Counsel

• Provide ongoing legal advice on regulatory compliance, risk management, and business strategy.
• Supervise outside counsel as needed and collaborate with internal teams to support business operations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active bar membership and license to practice law in the United States, in good standing.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in corporate transactional law, including entity formation, governance, and M&A.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage complex transactions and work collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and external advisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience advising public and private companies, boards of directors, and financial sponsors.
• Familiarity with securities law, regulatory filings, and compliance matters.
• Ability to lead closings and handle due diligence for deals.
• Experience coordinating with tax specialists, valuation experts, and accounting professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Business acumen and strategic thinking.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $150,000 - $175,000 per year. Actual salary may vary within or outside this range depending on experience and qualifications.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting on the first day of employment.
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account.
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing.
• Nine or more holidays plus discretionary time off.
• Parental leave for both primary and secondary caregivers.
• Tuition assistance and CPA support programs with cash incentives upon completion.
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group, and individual performance.
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales.
• Wellness program.
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options.

Location

Multiple U.S. office locations with options for remote and hybrid work arrangements.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service obligations, or any other protected category under applicable law.