Jimerson Birr · 8 hours ago
Senior Business Advisory & Transactional Attorney
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJimerson Birr is a Florida-based law firm dedicated to protecting clients' rights and investments. They are seeking a Senior Business Advisory & Transactional Attorney to manage transactions and governance matters, mentor junior staff, and ensure high-quality legal service delivery.
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Responsibilities
Lead the full lifecycle of deals and transactions; from scoping through closing; maintaining structured timelines, risk registers, and status transparency
Draft, review, and negotiate core corporate documents (operating/shareholder agreements, bylaws, buy‑sell agreements, asset/stock purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary agreements)
Advise on entity formation, restructuring, and dissolution; counsel boards and executives on governance and fiduciary duties
Direct diligence (requests, tracking, issue spots), coordinate advisors, and manage closing checklists and data room hygiene
Navigate ownership transitions, capital restructuring, partner exits, and franchising decisions with business‑first judgment
Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals; delegate intelligently; reinforce validated matter plans, templates, and workflows
Maintain time, SLA, and budget discipline; ensure matters stay on plan and on budget
Qualification
Required
JD and active membership in the Florida Bar
5+ years in business transactions, corporate law, or M&A
Track record of drafting clean, reliable documents and running efficient deal processes
Strong organizational skills across multiple matters and deadlines
Clear, persuasive communication with executives, counterparties, and advisors
Preferred
Mid‑market M&A experience; multistate or cross‑border transactions
Advising privately held or family‑owned companies on governance and succession
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment
Company
Jimerson Birr
Jimerson Birr specializes in business law, offering litigation services and legal advice across various industries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Charles B. Jimerson
Chief Executive Officer
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