Corporate Attorney

Associate Attorney – Business & CorporateLocation: Raleigh, NCA highly respected, multi-disciplinary law firm in Raleigh is seeking an entrepreneurial Associate Attorney to join its thriving Business and Corporate practice. This is an ideal role for a high-potential attorney who wants to move beyond "back-office" research and into a front-facing, "Outside General Counsel" capacity. You will collaborate with elite real estate and estate planning teams to provide a full-spectrum legal suite to small businesses and mid-market companies. If you are looking for a clear path for professional growth within a firm that values drafting precision and strategic business development, this is your next move.What You’ll DoEntity Architecture: Lead clients through entity formation, crafting everything from simple LLCs to sophisticated joint venture structures and operating agreements.Outside General Counsel: Serve as the primary legal point of contact for small businesses, negotiating commercial contracts and advising on critical employment matters.M&A Execution: Represent buyers and sellers (with a focus on the sell-side) in business transactions ranging from $100k to $50M+.Strategic Planning: Assist business owners with complex transition and succession planning to protect their legacies.Specialized Filings: Occasionally manage SEC Form D filings for private offerings (real estate syndications) and oversee trademark applications.Growth & Networking: Actively engage in business development to expand the firm's footprint and your own professional brand.Candidate RequirementsExperience: 2–4 years of law firm experience focused on business and corporate law.Bonus Expertise: Exposure to commercial real estate or trusts and estates is highly preferred.Skills: Exceptional drafting and analytical abilities with the capacity to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.Mindset: A client-focused advocate who is both a self-starter and a collaborative team player.Compensation & PerksSalary Range: $120,000 – $140,000Bonus Potential: Performance-based incentives and annual bonuses.Professional Development: Structured mentorship and support for business development initiatives. Keywords: Corporate Law, M&A, Outside General Counsel, Business Development, Entity Formation, Employment Law, Succession Planning, SEC Form D, Trademarks.