Description:
A Full-Service Law Firm is seeking an associate with 3-5 years of experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts to join our established commercial transactions practice group in our Raleigh, NC office. This is an excellent opportunity to work with sophisticated clients while being mentored by some of our top partners. As a key member of the commercial transactions team, the successful candidate will gain significant responsibility along with positive career trajectory.Job Requirements:
- Assist clients with structuring, drafting and negotiating complex contracts for domestic and international procurement and sale of mission-critical products and services, including inbound and outbound software and technology licensing, business process outsourcing, supply chain management, professional and consulting services, distribution and reseller arrangements, inventory and accounts receivable financing, marketing and promotion agreements, warehousing, contract manufacturing, and joint venture and joint development arrangements.
- Collaborate with clients to understand business needs and provide strategic business advice.
- Identify and mitigate clients' legal risks and develop strategies to minimize their exposure in a practical, growth-oriented manner.
- Exhibit eagerness to learn new technologies and laws affecting our clients' diverse, tech-based industries, including generative AI and evolving data privacy regulations.
- Work effectively as part of a team while also assuming individual responsibility for client matters involving direct client interaction.
- In addition to an appreciation for meticulous details, demonstrate strong analytical and interpersonal skills and well as strong written and oral communication.
- Have a passion and drive for excellence with willingness to take initiative to proactively solve problems.
- Candidates must be currently licensed in North Carolina, able to immediately waive into North Carolina, or be a member of the bar in one or more US Jurisdictions and willing to sit for the North Carolina bar.
