What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transactional Attorney position at Manley Brautigam Bankston PC?
Position Summary:
Manley Brautigam Bankston P.C. seeks a Transactional Attorney to advise on business and commercial matters. The role centers on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts; guiding entity formation and transactions; ensuring legal compliance; and supporting organizational growth through strategic counsel. The attorney collaborates closely with business leaders, executives, and external parties.
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Drafting & Review:
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including:
Purchase/sale agreements
Buy-Sell and Operating Agreements
Leases, service agreements
NDAs, licensing
Vendor/supplier
Professional services contracts
Ensure accuracy, enforceability, and alignment with business objectives.
Transactional Support:
Lead or assist with due diligence, structuring, negotiation, and closing
Advise on corporate governance, business risks, and legal obligations
Support mergers, acquisitions, and other transactions by preparing disclosure schedules, resolutions, and closing documents.
Legal Research & Compliance:
Research state, federal, and industry regulations
Identify risks and mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with corporate, commercial, and financial laws
Client/Stakeholder Advisory:
Provide clear, actionable legal guidance to internal and external clients
Partner with leadership to develop solutions aligned with business goals and communicate complex legal concepts effectively.
Document Management:
Maintain organized contract files, transaction records, and corporate documents
Assist with policy and procedure development.
Professional Development:
Stay current on legal trends and uphold high standards of ethics, professionalism, and confidentiality.
Qualifications
Education & Licensing:
JD from an accredited law school
Active bar admission
Strong academic background with a focus in business, corporate, commercial, or related legal areas preferred
Experience:
2–5 years in transactional law with strong contract drafting/negotiation
Background in corporate, real estate, finance, or business law
Tax experience preferred.
Skills:
Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills
Attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple deadlines
Excellent communication
Business-minded judgment
Proficiency with legal research and contract management tools.
Working Conditions
Office-based, collaborative environment
Occasional after-hours work to meet transaction deadlines.
The firm sees its greatest attributes as the level of education of its attorneys, the professionalism with which it provides services, and its ability to deliver smart and experienced legal advice to our clients. We strive to understand our clients’ needs, and we want our clients to understand the actions we recommend and the documents we prepare. We do our best to avoid unnecessary complexity in the estate plans and business transactions we recommend. Everyone in our firm knows our clients’ time and resources are very important.
Salary : $95,000 - $142,000