Attorney

Senior Transactional Business Attorney

New York & New Jersey Licensed

About Us

We are a growing entrepreneurial business law firm dedicated to helping business owners gain the clarity they need to fund, grow, protect, and ultimately transition their businesses. Our mission is to empower clients to make informed business decisions that lead to stronger companies and better lives.

As our firm continues its aggressive growth trajectory, we are seeking an experienced Senior Transactional Business Attorney to join our team. This role will work closely with firm leadership, fellow attorneys, and business owners to provide sophisticated legal counsel and transactional support across a broad range of business matters.

Our Core Values

Everything we do is guided by our TRACK values:

Trustworthy – We protect our clients' interests as if they were our own.
Reliable – We honor our commitments and follow through on our promises.
Available – We remain responsive and flexible in serving our clients.
Caring – We demonstrate compassion and actively help alleviate client concerns.
Knowledgeable – We apply deep legal expertise and practical judgment to every matter.

Position Summary

The Senior Transactional Business Attorney will advise business owners and companies on a wide range of corporate, transactional, financing, and governance matters. The ideal candidate is an experienced deal attorney who enjoys drafting complex agreements, negotiating transactions, solving business problems, and bringing deals to successful conclusions.

This position is best suited for an attorney who is passionate about practicing law and serving clients rather than building a personal book of business or pursuing entrepreneurial ventures.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise business owners on strategic transactional and corporate matters.
• Structure, negotiate, draft, and close mergers, acquisitions, and private company transactions.
• Draft and negotiate operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other governance documents.
• Counsel clients regarding incentive compensation and equity-based arrangements.
• Advise Delaware entities on corporate governance and compliance matters.
• Structure and document startup and growth-company financings, including:
• SAFEs
• Convertible Notes
• Preferred Stock financings
• Counsel clients on securities law compliance in private capital raises.
• Draft and negotiate agreements among investors, founders, and business owners.
• Structure and document joint venture arrangements.
• Communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to clients with varying levels of business sophistication.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff in a fully remote environment.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in both New York and New Jersey.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience working directly with business owners on transactional and corporate matters.
• Significant experience in:
• Private company acquisitions
• Corporate governance and operating agreements
• Incentive compensation arrangements
• Delaware corporate law
• Venture and growth-stage financings
• Securities law for private offerings
• Investor and founder agreements
• Joint ventures

Preferred Characteristics

Successful candidates will consistently demonstrate the following qualities:

• Highly responsive and client-focused
• Proactive in identifying legal and business risks
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to follow written procedures and instructions
• Strong commitment to deadlines and accountability
• Organized and dependable
• Effective team communicator in a remote environment
• Receptive to coaching and constructive feedback

Our Clients

We serve a diverse client base ranging from startups and closely held businesses to public companies located both within and outside the United States. Clients come from a variety of industries, cultures, and economic backgrounds. We are committed to treating every client with respect, professionalism, and genuine care while delivering practical legal solutions tailored to their needs.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities tied to demonstrated profitability
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Environment

• Fully remote position
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated transactional matters with business owners across diverse industries