Join our esteemed legal team as a Business Law Attorney and benefit from a Firm dedicated to fostering an environment in which families, businesses, and the community at large can prosper through engagement and investment. The Firm’s lawyers and staff share a common commitment to provide our clients with competent, caring, and experienced legal services in an understandable fashion and at competitive rates. We believe it is our privilege and duty to enhance and enrich our community through volunteer efforts and supporting local artistic, athletic, charitable, cultural, and educational institutions.

We are seeking a talented Business Law Attorney to join our legal team and contribute to our Firm’s continued success. A strong candidate presents a background in corporate law, contract negotiation, risk management, and/or general legal compliance. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal counsel and support on a wide range of business-related issues to ensure the company’s operations align with applicable laws and regulations.

Business Law Attorney Responsibilities:

·        Legal Counsel: Advise the company on legal rights, obligations, and risks related to business transactions and corporate operations.

·        Contracts: Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, service contracts, and NDAs.

·        Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws affecting the company’s operations, including employment, intellectual property, tax, and regulatory laws.

·        Corporate Governance: Assist with corporate governance matters, including forming entities, managing corporate records, and ensuring compliance with corporate policies.

·        Dispute Resolution: Manage and resolve business disputes, including litigation, arbitration, and mediation as necessary.

·        Risk Management: Identify and mitigate potential legal risks by establishing internal controls and advising on business strategies.

Business Law Attorney Qualifications:

·        Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

·        Active license to practice law in North Carolina.

·        3-5+ years of experience practicing business law, including significant exposure to contract negotiation, corporate governance, and risk management.

·        Strong understanding of corporate and commercial law, including contract law, intellectual property, employment law, and regulatory compliance.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain complex legal concepts to non-legal personnel.

·        Exceptional negotiation and problem-solving skills.

·        Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

·        Prior experience in-house at a corporation or with a top-tier law firm.

·        Strong business acumen and a proactive approach to legal risk management.

·        Motivated, and possess a strong sense of teamwork and respect for others, with integrity and desire to join a family-oriented workplace.

Business Law Attorney Benefits:

·        Competitive salary commensurate with experience

·        Benefits package, including health, dental, vision and life, and a 401K with company match

·        Health Savings Account / Flexible Spending Account

·        PTO: progressively increases based on tenure milestones

·        Business Casual Office Attire

·        CLEs on site, Insperity PEO, education credit

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person's age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.   JOB ID: 146465 #post

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