Attorney

Our client serves as trusted counsel for individuals and small and mid-sized businesses across the Commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond, providing counsel on corporate, M&A, labor-and-employment, and litigation matters. They are seeking an experienced Corporate/M&A Attorney who will lead the expansion of the Corporate and M&A practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead mergers & acquisitions transactions from initial client engagement through closing and post-close integration
• Manage both buy-side and sell-side transactions across a range of deal sizes and structures
• Conduct and oversee due diligence, including pre-LOI analysis through closing
• Draft, review, and negotiate key transaction documents (LOIs, purchase agreements, ancillary agreements)
• Advise clients on deal structuring, financial considerations, and risk mitigation strategies
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the transaction lifecycle
• Collaborate with internal teams to cross-sell additional firm services where appropriate
• Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of the firm’s corporate/M&A practice

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky (out-of-state candidates willing to sit for the Kentucky bar exam or eligible for admission in Kentucky will be considered).
• 7–10 years of experience in corporate law with a strong emphasis on M&A transactions
• Prior law firm experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to independently lead and close transactions
• Experience handling both buy-side and sell-side deals
• Strong understanding of financial statements, valuation concepts, and deal structures
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and client management skills

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience (and portable book of business).
• 401(k) retirement plan with profit-sharing and safe-harbor (match) contributions
• Unlimited PTO.
• Cell phone and health insurance stipend.