Senior Business Advisory & Transactional Attorney

Overview

A legal operations team is seeking a Senior Business Advisory & Transactional Attorney to manage complex business transactions and governance matters. This remote position based in Florida involves leading deal execution, providing clear legal guidance, and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle of deals and transactions from scoping through closing, maintaining timelines, risk registers, and status transparency
• Draft, review, and negotiate corporate documents including operating/shareholder agreements, bylaws, buy-sell agreements, asset/stock purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and ancillary agreements
• Advise on entity formation, restructuring, dissolution, and counsel boards and executives on governance and fiduciary duties
• Direct due diligence processes, coordinate advisors, and manage closing checklists and data room maintenance
• Navigate ownership transitions, capital restructuring, partner exits, and franchising decisions with business-focused judgment
• 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 on budget

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in the Florida Bar
• Minimum 5 years of experience in business transactions, corporate law, or mergers and acquisitions (M&A)
• Proven track record of drafting clear, 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 M&A transactions
• Experience with multistate or cross-border transactions
• Advising privately held or family-owned companies on governance and succession planning

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive compensation package with professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment focused on career growth and excellence in legal service.

Location

Remote position based in Florida

The organization is committed to equal employment opportunity and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, gender identity, or marital status.