Corporate Attorney – Business Transactions
Aprio
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Arizona • United States
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Salary
💰 $150,000 - $175,000 per year
About the role
- Advise clients on structuring, negotiating, and executing a wide range of business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and reorganizations.
- Conduct legal due diligence, risk assessment, and manage all aspects of transactional deals from inception through closing.
- Form and organize various business entities (LLCs, corporations, partnerships) and draft foundational documents such as operating agreements, bylaws, and shareholder agreements.
- Prepare board resolutions, maintain corporate records, and advise directors and officers on fiduciary duties and governance best practices.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, confidentiality agreements, and acquisition agreements.
- Coordinate legal processes for M&A transactions, including obtaining necessary approvals and ensuring compliance with antitrust, securities, and corporate governance laws.
- Provide ongoing legal advice on regulatory compliance, risk management, and business strategy.
- Supervise outside counsel as needed and collaborate with internal teams to support business operations.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing.
- Active license and in good standing to practice law in the United States.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in corporate transactional law, with direct involvement in entity formation, governance, and M&A.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills; attention to detail is essential.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions and work collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and external advisors.
- Experience advising public and private companies, boards of directors, and financial sponsors is preferred.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
legal due diligencerisk assessmenttransactional dealsentity formationcontract draftingnegotiationregulatory complianceM&A transactionscorporate governancefiduciary duties
Soft Skills
attention to detailanalytical skillscollaborationclient advisingcomplex transaction management
Certifications
Juris Doctor (JD)active bar membership