Corporate Associate

Corporate Associate

Charlotte, North Carolina

$160,000 - $300,000 DOE

A leading regional law firm is seeking a Corporate Associate to join its Corporate Practice Group in Charlotte. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated transactional matters in a collaborative, team-oriented environment with significant client exposure and hands-on responsibility.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with mergers and acquisitions transactions from due diligence through closing
• Conduct due diligence reviews and summarize findings for clients and deal teams
• Manage disclosure schedules and closing documentation for M&A transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including supply, purchase, service, and other business contracts
• Support public and privately held companies on a broad range of corporate and commercial matters
• Provide practical, business-focused counsel to clients
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas on complex transactions
• Maintain direct client contact and assist with transaction management throughout the deal lifecycle

Qualifications:

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admission to the North Carolina Bar (or ability to obtain admission)
• 1–3 years of corporate transactional experience
• Meaningful experience with mergers and acquisitions preferred
• Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial agreements
• Strong analytical, writing, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to quickly understand business concepts and client objectives
• Desire to learn and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment

What's Offered:

• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities
• Exposure to sophisticated M&A and corporate transactions
• Significant client interaction and hands-on responsibility
• Strong mentorship from experienced corporate attorneys
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to work with both public and privately held companies
• Clear path for professional growth and advancement
• Comprehensive benefits package

Apply with your resume for a confidential discussion. If your resume isn't up to date, feel free to reach out directly via LinkedIn or email at clark@distinctrecruitment.com or call 252-516-4403 to learn more.