Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney

Cumming,GA

Full-time

Position Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Attorney Associate to join the firm, which has a primary focus on business and corporate transactional matters. The Associate will manage the day-to-day legal needs of an active client roster, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial and corporate agreements, conduct due diligence and transactional analysis, and provide substantive support to partners and senior attorneys on complex corporate matters. This role suits an attorney who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, communicates clearly and confidently with clients, and takes ownership of matters from inception through closing.

Key Responsibilities

Client & Matter Management

• Serve as day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients, managing communications, expectations, deadlines, and deliverables throughout the life of a matter
• Independently manage a caseload of business and corporate matters under partner supervision, escalating complex or high-risk issues appropriately
• Provide timely, practical, and business-oriented legal advice tailored to each client's industry and objectives
• Build and maintain strong client relationships characterized by responsiveness, clarity, and trust
• Maintain organized case files, matter budgets, engagement letters, and billing records in compliance with firm policy
• Track matter status and proactively communicate progress, risks, and next steps to clients and supervising attorneys
• Identify opportunities to expand the scope of service for existing clients and support the firm's broader business development efforts

Corporate & Transactional Work

Entity Formation & Corporate Governance

• Advise on selection and formation of business entities (LLCs, corporations, partnerships, joint ventures) based on client goals, and liability exposure
• Draft and revise formation documents, including articles of incorporation/organization, bylaws, operating agreements, partnership agreements, and shareholder agreements
• Prepare corporate resolutions, consents, meeting minutes, and other governance documents
• Manage entity maintenance matters, including annual filings, registered agent changes, foreign qualifications, and good-standing certifications
• Advise on corporate structuring, equity issuances, cap table matters, and founder/investor arrangements

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Georgia (or eligibility for prompt admission/reciprocity), in good standing
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in business, corporate, or transactional law
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and legal research skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently