Corporate/Transactional Attorney

Our corporate law team is searching for an associate attorney with at least two years of corporate and transactional experience, excellent academic credentials, and outstanding communication skills to join our team. Commercial real estate experience is helpful but not required. Candidate would need to be admitted to practice in North Carolina, or eligible to become admitted quickly. A successful associate will be attracted to working on complex cases collaboratively. We prioritize our people and our culture and have a vested interest in developing successful young lawyers. An associate at Waldrep Wall should be ready to gain meaningful experience early in their career as this position requires client contact and managing a sophisticated caseload. We take a hands-on approach to training and mentorship and provide associates with the opportunity to hone their skills and provide much more than functional contributions. Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC is a business law firm focused on bankruptcy, commercial transactions, healthcare, commercial real estate, litigation and mediation. Through our highly experienced attorneys, we serve clients with efficiency and expertise. Our firm employs a different approach – one that is client-centric and encourages a collaborative team culture that is multidisciplinary. We focus on offering solutions to our clients, which involves selecting the right attorneys in our firm to guide their specific business and legal needs. We offer a unique blend of sophisticated work within a collegial, team-oriented environment, without the bureaucracy and layers associated with larger firms. We value our work environment, those with whom we work and the communities in which we work. Organization Type: Law Firm (25-35 employees) Location: Winston-Salem, NC or Raleigh, NC Job Title: Associate Position Type: Full-Time Positions Available: 2 Minimum Experience: 2 years Compensation: Commensurate with experience, benefits Reports To: Managing Partners Job Summary: The candidate should have 2+ years of corporate and transactional experience, excellent academic credentials, and strong communications skills. Must be admitted to practice in North Carolina or willing to obtain admission. Requirements: • Minimum of two years of relevant experience • Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school • The candidate must be admitted to practice in North Carolina or willing to obtain admission Skills & Qualifications: • Excellent legal research, written, and verbal communication skills • Excellent academic credentials • Ability to work independently and make executive decisions • Creative problem-solving skills • Detail-oriented with excellent organization skills, including the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks successfully in an autonomous fashion • Team player, committed to working with colleagues and clients • Big firm experience a plus Essential Functions: • Providing solutions to our clients’ legal issues by producing exceptionally high-quality, detailed legal work • Researching, drafting, reviewing, negotiating, advising, and acting on complex contracts and matters across all areas of commercial law, including M&A, corporate structuring, shareholders’ agreements, partnership agreements, ESOPs, JV arrangements, employment agreements, compliance, trademarks, IP, data, and privacy • Interpreting and explaining the law and giving legal advice in a way that is easy to understand and engaging for clients • Building business for the firm through growing current client relationships, attending and representing the firm at events, and other business development strategies • Assist partners in researching and drafting materials for manuscripts and presentations • Perform other job-related duties, legal functions, and special projects as assigned by the managing partners, as needed, to optimize the ongoing business operations of the firm • Delegate to paralegals and other support staff It is the policy of Waldrep Wall Babcock & Bailey PLLC to administer all employment activities without discrimination because of race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status in accordance with all local, state, national laws, executive orders, regulations, and guidelines. To apply for this position, send resumes in confidence to careers@waldrepwall.com. https://www.waldrepwall.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wwbb