Senior Business Advisory & Transactional Attorney

Overview

A legal operations team based in Tampa, Florida is seeking a Senior Business Advisory & Transactional Attorney. This role involves managing complex business transactions and governance matters with clarity and confidence, providing legal counsel to clients including established companies, emerging ventures, and individuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of deals and transactions from initial scoping through closing, maintaining structured timelines, risk registers, and transparent status updates.
• Draft, review, and negotiate key corporate documents such as operating and shareholder agreements, bylaws, buy-sell agreements, asset and stock purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements.
• Advise on entity formation, restructuring, and dissolution; provide counsel to boards and executives on governance and fiduciary duties.
• Direct due diligence processes including requests, tracking, and issue spotting; coordinate with advisors; manage closing checklists and maintain data room hygiene.
• Navigate ownership transitions, capital restructuring, partner exits, and franchising decisions with a business-first approach.
• Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals, delegate tasks effectively, and reinforce validated matter plans, templates, and workflows.
• Maintain discipline regarding time, service level agreements, and budgets to ensure matters stay on plan and within budget.

Impact Areas

• Deliver precise, timely, and business-ready documents and negotiations aligned with defined scope, budget, and timelines.
• Strengthen internal playbooks including clause libraries, closing checklists, and model timelines; improve workflows and coach junior team members.
• Lead clear alignment calls, set expectations, and maintain decision logs to enable executives to act confidently.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in the Florida Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business transactions, corporate law, or mergers and acquisitions.
• Proven track record of drafting clean, reliable documents and managing efficient deal processes.
• Strong organizational skills managing multiple matters and deadlines.
• Clear and persuasive communication skills with executives, counterparties, and advisors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mid-market mergers and acquisitions.
• Experience with multistate or cross-border transactions.
• Advising privately held or family-owned companies on governance and succession planning.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities are offered. The work environment supports professional growth and excellence in legal service.

Location

Tampa, Florida

This opportunity is with a legal team committed to service, quality, and results, providing a collegial and professional atmosphere with a focus on accountability and client-centered legal solutions. The employer is an equal opportunity organization, ensuring fair treatment and consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or marital status.