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Transactional & Business Law Attorney

$150k - $225k

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Highly respected regional law firm with a longstanding presence throughout New England is actively seeking attorneys across their offices in multiple practice areas

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Salary: $150,000 - $225,000 per year

A bit about us:

Transactional & Business Law Attorney Opportunities

A highly respected regional law firm with a longstanding presence throughout New England is actively seeking attorneys across multiple transactional and business practice areas. With approximately 150 attorneys across seven offices, the firm is known for handling sophisticated legal matters while maintaining a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture that offers meaningful client contact, mentorship, and long-term career development.

Unlike many firms that operate under rigid compensation and billable hour formulas, this organization evaluates attorneys holistically based on performance, client service, leadership potential, and overall contributions. Attorneys enjoy a flexible hybrid work environment, strong partnership-track opportunities, and exposure to high-quality clients and transactions throughout the Northeast.

Current Opportunities Include:

  • Corporate / M&A Attorneys (3+ Years)
  • Commercial Real Estate Attorneys (5+ Years)
  • Real Estate Finance & Lending Attorneys (5+ Years)
  • Debt Finance Attorneys (4+ Years)
  • Land Use & Development Attorneys (2+ Years)
Representative Experience May Include:

Corporate / M&A
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Corporate Governance
  • Entity Formation and Structuring
  • General Business Counseling
  • Private Equity Transactions
  • Venture Capital Transactions
  • Securities Matters
  • Commercial Contract Drafting and Negotiation
Commercial Real Estate
  • Acquisitions and Dispositions
  • Commercial Leasing
  • Development Projects
  • Commercial Financing
  • Real Estate Due Diligence
  • Title and Survey Review
  • Purchase and Sale Agreements
Real Estate Finance / Lending
  • Commercial Real Estate Lending
  • Loan Documentation and Negotiation
  • Borrower and Lender Representation
  • Financing Transactions
  • Development Financing
Debt Finance
  • Asset-Based Lending
  • Acquisition Financing
  • Mezzanine Financing
  • Syndicated Credit Facilities
  • Receivables Financing
  • Cross-Border Financing Transactions
  • Workouts and Restructurings
Land Use & Development
  • Zoning and Permitting
  • Land Use Litigation
  • Development Approvals
  • Motion Practice and Discovery
  • Municipal Board Hearings
  • Renewable Energy Development Matters
What the Firm Offers:

  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Sophisticated transactional and business matters
  • Direct partner access and mentorship
  • Meaningful client interaction
  • Strong compensation and discretionary bonus opportunities
  • Long-term partnership track
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture
  • No rigid billable hour requirement
  • Opportunities across multiple New England offices

Why join us?

Compensation:

Compensation is highly competitive and individualized based on experience, practice area, geographic market, and overall profile. Significant bonus opportunities are available for strong performers.

If you are interested in sophisticated transactional work, meaningful responsibility, and a long-term growth platform without the bureaucracy often associated with larger national firms, we encourage you to apply.

2-3 days in office a week

Job Details

Qualifications:

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and client communication skills
  • Prior law firm experience preferred
  • Portable business is welcomed but not required for most opportunities
Current Opportunities Include:

  • Corporate / M&A Attorneys (3+ Years)
  • Commercial Real Estate Attorneys (5+ Years)
  • Real Estate Finance & Lending Attorneys (5+ Years)
  • Debt Finance Attorneys (4+ Years)
  • Land Use & Development Attorneys (2+ Years)

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