Associate Attorney, Business Transactional

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process. Associate Attorney, Business Transactional Full Time 30+ Individual Kennesaw, GA, US Salary Range: $135,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually Position Summary: The Associate Attorney, Business Transactional position is a dedicated business transactional role supporting the growth of Revelation Pharma and its affiliates and pharmacy subsidiaries. The practice is corporate and transactional that involves day-to-day commercial contracting, acquisition support, entity governance, and corporate housekeeping that keeps a multi-site pharmacy platform moving. This is not a litigation or regulatory position. Reporting to the General Counsel, this attorney will be the first point of contact for business teams on contract questions and will own a high volume of agreements from intake through execution. The ideal candidate is a practical drafter and negotiator who has spent the bulk of their career in a business transactional practice and is comfortable working independently, moving quickly without sacrificing accuracy, and translating legal risk into plain business terms. This is a builder's role: the attorney will help shape the templates, playbooks, and processes the legal function relies on as the company continues to scale. Job Activities and Responsibilities: The responsibilities listed below are subject to change. Commercial Contracting: Draft, review, and negotiate the full range of commercial agreements, including: NDAs, master service agreements, statements of work, supplier and distributor agreements, GPO and wholesaler contracts, consulting and independent contractor agreements, and software and vendor terms. Sales and customer paper: serve as a legal partner to the sales, business development, and account management teams on customer and master service agreements, order forms, quotes, pricing and fee schedules, terms and conditions of sale, online and click-through terms, and pilot and trial agreements. Channel and intermediary agreements: distributor, reseller, referral, broker, lead generation, affiliate, and independent sales representative agreements, together with GPO and group purchasing participation agreements. Pre-deal agreements and operational: letters of intent, term sheets, MOUs, side letters, letters of authorization, quotes with embedded terms, customer purchase order terms, and email commitments that create binding obligations. Human resources agreements: offer letters and employment agreements, pharmacist, technician, and pharmacist-in-charge arrangements, independent contractor and locum tenens agreements, staffing agency and PEO agreements, state-specific restrictive covenants, separation agreements, and background screening vendors. Serve as the primary contract negotiator for routine and moderately complex matters, escalating only genuine deviations from approved positions. Advise business partners on contract structure, risk allocation, indemnification, limitations of liability, insurance requirements, data protection obligations, auto-renewal and evergreen terms, change-of-control and assignment consents, and termination rights. Build and maintain the template library, fallback positions, and contracting playbook; recommend updates as recurring issues emerge. Manage the contract lifecycle end to end: intake, tracking, signature routing, execution, filing, renewal, and expiration monitoring. Mergers, Acquisitions & Corporate Transactions: Support pharmacy and related acquisitions from letter of intent through closing, including diligence request lists, review of target contracts, leases, and corporate records, and preparation of diligence summaries for the General Counsel and deal team. Draft and assemble transaction documents and ancillaries, including bills of sale, assignments and assumptions, consents, closing checklists, secretary's certificates, and disclosure schedules. Coordinate post-closing integration items such as contract assignments and novations, vendor transitions, and entity onboarding. Assist with real property matters, including pharmacy and office leases, amendments, renewals, subleases, estoppels, and landlord consents. Corporate Governance & Entity Management: Maintain corporate records for the company's entities, including minute books, organizational documents, board and member resolutions, and officer and manager appointments. Coordinate with corporate services vendor to track and complete annual registrations, foreign qualifications, registered agent updates, and other multi-state corporate filings. Prepare routine governance documentation supporting financings, distributions, and internal reorganizations. Business Counseling & Legal Operations: Act as day-to-day legal contact for Sales, Operations, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, and Business Development, triaging questions and resolving those that do not require senior counsel. Coordinate with the Regulatory & Compliance function on healthcare-specific contract terms, including business associate agreements, data protection provisions, and fraud and abuse considerations. Manage outside counsel on discrete matters, including scoping, budget tracking, and invoice review. Develop self-service tools, forms, and short trainings that help business teams use the contracting process correctly the first time. Qualifications and Education: J.D. from an accredited law school; active membership in good standing in the State Bar of Georgia, eligibility for admission, or qualification to practice as in-house counsel under Georgia Rule of Professional Conduct 5.5(d). Georgia does not maintain a separate in-house counsel registration program. 2-7 years of substantive business transactional experience, practiced primarily in a business transactional, corporate, or commercial contracting group at a law firm or in an in-house legal department. Candidates from mixed practices are welcome, but the majority of the experience should be transactional. Substantive depth in core business transactional subject matter: commercial contracting, entity formation and governance, asset and equity purchase transactions, secured transactions and UCC basics, and commercial real property leasing. Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate commercial agreements independently, with a track record of closing matters on business timelines. Working familiarity with M&A diligence and closing mechanics on the buy or sell side; healthcare, pharmacy, or multi-site services experience is a plus. Experience with entity governance and multi-state corporate filings. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the judgment to give clear, practical advice to non-lawyers. Comfort managing a high volume of matters with limited supervision in a fast-moving, acquisitive environment. Able to work a hybrid schedule from the Kennesaw, GA corporate office. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): The targets below are performance goals, not terms or conditions of employment. Contracting Execution: Turnaround time for standard agreements (≤ 5 business days) Turnaround time for negotiated agreements (≤ 10 business days) Use of approved templates and playbook positions (≥ 90% of agreements) Commitments executed outside delegated signature authority (0) Transaction Support: Diligence deliverables completed on schedule (100% on-time) Closing checklists complete at signing (0 open critical items) Post-closing integration items cleared (Within 60 days of closing) Entity filings, registrations, and qualifications current (100%, no late fees or administrative dissolutions) Executed agreements filed to the contract repository (≥ 95% within 5 business days) Business Partnership & Support: Internal client satisfaction (Operations, Finance, HR, Business Development) (≥ 90% positive feedback) Trainings or office hours delivered to business teams (At least 4 annually) Outside counsel spend against approved budget (Within 10% of plan) Physical Requirements: Proficient in using a computer and related equipment, including printers and scanners. Ability to sit or stand for extended periods. Effective communication skills via telephone and email. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. Competitive salary based on experience Annual performance-based bonus Equity participation eligibility for qualified candidates Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Revelation Pharma is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Revelation Pharma