Corporate M&A Associate Attorney

We are looking to identify a Transactional Corporate M&A Associate Attorney to join our client's growing corporate practice in Winston-Salem or Raleigh, North Carolina.

This is a strong opportunity for an attorney looking to deepen their experience in middle-market M&A and corporate transactions while working in a collaborative environment with direct exposure to sophisticated deals and client interaction.

Position: Transactional Corporate M&A Associate Attorney (2-9 Years)

About the Role

This attorney will play a key role in advising business clients on a range of corporate transactions , including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures. The position offers hands-on involvement throughout the full deal lifecycle, from structuring and diligence through negotiation and closing.

Responsibilities

* Structure and execute mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and joint ventures
* Manage transactions from initial planning through closing
* Conduct and oversee due diligence processes
* Draft and negotiate key transaction documents, including purchase agreements and ancillary documents
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including finance, tax, and executive teams
* Identify legal and business risks and provide strategic guidance
* Ensure compliance with applicable corporate and regulatory requirements
* Maintain high-quality work product in a deadline-driven environment

Qualifications

* 2-9 years of corporate transactional experience with a focus on M&A
* Strong drafting and negotiation skills
* Ability to manage multiple transactions with increasing independence
* Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
* Client-facing experience preferred
* Active North Carolina Bar license required

Compensation & Benefits

* Competitive compensation (DOE) based on experience and potential book of business
* Hybrid work flexibility (primarily in-office)
* Collaborative and supportive team environment
* Exposure to sophisticated middle-market transactions
* Clear path for long-term growth and advancement

Interested?

If you're a transactional attorney ready for a new opportunity, reach out to Chad Calcaterra at gpac or send your resume directly for confidential consideration .
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.