Corporate Transactional Attorney

We are a Chattanooga-based law firm has been dedicated to serving local, regional, and national clients for over 150 years. Our firm offers a wide range of legal services and serves as counsel for businesses, financial institutions, local governments, families, individuals, and nonprofit organizations. We have a passion for supporting start-up companies as well as long-standing organizations. Join us for a collegial atmosphere and a huge opportunity for growth and mentorship under our well-established team!

Do you want to work with some of the nations best Clients AND enjoy time at home w/ family? We do too!

• Meaningful Work!
• Competitive Base Salary!
• Competitive Bonus and Options Package!
• Complete Benefits Package!
• Flexible Work Schedules!
• Accelerated Career Growth!
• Fun Company Activities!

We are a well-respected and established firm continuing to grow! We are seeking a corporate attorney to join our collaborative and talented team. The attorney will have the opportunity to continue growing their practice while benefiting from an already established list of clients. The attorney will be an outstanding communicator and writer with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to clients.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Work with business leaders, in-house general counsel, and the legal department of client organizations to articulate risks and develop a legal strategy.
• Identify and analyze legal issues with an understanding of how to appropriately balance risk and the client’s ability to pursue its business interests.
• Advise clients on a variety of business matters, including startups, acquisitions, joint ventures, sale transactions, investments, etc.
• Draft, review, modify and negotiate commercial contracts and other legal documents.
• Draft resolutions, consents, governing documents, certificates, and other governance-related documents and provide advice on entity formation and organization.
• Identify, manage, and monitor any potential legal issues and offer guidance to management regarding how to comply with the law.
• Coordinate with other team members, including attorneys, paralegals, and staff members.
• Respond promptly to clients while delivering efficient and high-quality legal service.
• Effectively organize and monitor client files.

Skills and Competencies:

• Minimum 4+ years of job experience as an attorney with experience working with for-profit businesses and/or non-profits.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in equity investments and securities – structuring funds, joint ventures, or other investment structures etc.
• Strong verbal and written communication to effectively advocate for and work with various types of clients is vital.
• Willing to pitch in, collaborate and support team members and clients in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to analyze and resolve open issues and assist staff and colleagues with responding to client inquiries.
• Skilled at meeting strict deadlines under significant time pressure.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively and independently and to balance conflicting priorities