Corporate Associate Counsel

Corporate Associate / Counsel

We are seeking a Corporate Associate or Counsel to join a dynamic and collaborative Corporate practice based in Charlotte. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced attorneys while advising both public and privately held companies on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters. The position is well-suited for a transactional lawyer who enjoys hands-on client interaction variety in work and providing practical business-focused legal advice.

You will be actively involved in structuring drafting reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements across multiple industries with the opportunity to take ownership of matters and build long-term client relationships. While mergers and acquisitions exposure is welcome this role is not limited to M&A and offers broad-based corporate experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft review and negotiate principal and ancillary commercial agreements including supply purchase service transportation and other operational contracts
• Advise clients on day-to-day corporate and commercial matters with a pragmatic business-oriented approach
• Support corporate governance matters and transactional projects as needed
• Collaborate closely with partners and colleagues across practice areas
• Engage directly with clients developing trusted advisor relationships
• Manage multiple projects efficiently while maintaining high-quality work product

What Were Looking For:

• More than three years of corporate transactional experience
• Experience with commercial contracts is essential; M&A experience is a plus but not required
• Strong business acumen and the ability to quickly understand client operations and commercial objectives
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive mindset with a willingness to ask questions learn and grow
• Team-oriented collaborative and client-focused

Why You Should Join:

This role offers a compelling opportunity to grow your corporate practice in an environment that values both professional excellence and personal well-being. You will gain exposure to a diverse range of corporate and commercial matters while enjoying meaningful client contact and responsibility early on.

The firm fosters a supportive collegial culture where attorneys are encouraged to develop their skills deepen client relationships and contribute to sophisticated legal work without sacrificing work-life balance. With strong institutional support high-quality clients and a collaborative team structure this position provides a long-term platform for professional growth and career satisfaction.

Benefits & Support:

The firm is committed to supporting attorneys both professionally and personally through a comprehensive benefits program:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple health insurance plan options including an HSA
• Dental vision and prescription drug coverage
• Telehealth services

Financial Security

• Cash Balance Pension Plan (for members) or Flexible Spending Accounts (for non-members)
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Financial Wellness Program

Work-Life Balance

• Maternal and Paternal Parental Leave
• Generous holiday and vacation policies
• Bereavement leave
• Body Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program

Relocation & Bar Support

• Reimbursement of reasonable relocation expenses
• Coverage of bar application and review costs