Job Description

Our Client is seeking an attorney with at least 5 years’ business law experience focusing on transactional skills to manage and broaden our client service to businesses and businesspeople that go beyond our litigation offerings.- Any mix of M&A Experience, Employment law and/or Contract negotiation experience.

Duties will include advice work; contract structuring, drafting, reviewing and negotiating; and, general risk management.

Candidates must be able to manage a wide variety of clients and business transactions in a fast-paced environment with an entrepreneurial mind-set. Candidate should be ready and excited to grow a practice and provide top-notch client service. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills with a keen eye for detail. Must also enjoy working in a team environment where self-starters thrive.

We support lawyers in designing their professional path in conjunction with the needs of our firm. Candidates should be NC licensed and practice ready.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships

Thorough knowledge of case law and civil procedure is required

Demonstrated ability to analyze complex facts and evidence

Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Office Suite

Excellent client service or interpersonal skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work under pressure and handle conflicting priorities

Ability to maintain confidential information

Ability to work independently, and as part of a team, using initiative in all aspects of assignments

Excellent time management skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Keen observation skills