Flexible work schedule, professional development, and a thoughtful approach to guiding our clients through challenges are some of the unique characteristics that set Clark.Law apart from other law firms. We value relationships and put our data-driven concepts into practice by embracing cutting edge technological tools. We value our team dynamic and encourage professional growth by providing opportunities to participate in continuing education courses and support one another in and out of the office.

Expectations of the Senior Business Attorney: The primary responsibility of a Senior Business Attorney in our Firm is to provide a wide range of business and corporate legal services to our clients.  The Senior Business Attorney works under the general direction of the Owner and has broad discretion regarding control of matters assigned to them. Also, they will be involved with day-to-day management of client projects, allowing the Owner of the Firm to focus on strategic planning, marketing, and sales to drive Firm growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing, and revising business organizational documents, including operating agreements, shareholder agreements, bylaws, stock plans, consents, resolutions, and corporate minutes
• Drafting, reviewing, and revising a wide range of commercial contracts
• Conducting and managing business deals, including asset purchase transactions, stock purchase transactions, commercial loan closings, private equity investments, etc.
• Develop legal strategies and advise clients regarding their best legal interests, serving as the principal contact between the Firm and the clients
• Oversee, counsel, guide, train, and mentor other attorneys and paralegals, including assigning work and tracking work product
• Help with marketing, networking by attending functions, writing articles, and speaking engagements
• Develop new clients for the Firm

Skills & Qualifications Required:

• 3+ years business/corporate law experience, with an excellent working knowledge of corporate and LLC law statutes, case law, and documents
• License to practice law in good standing in North Carolina
• Excellent academic credentials
• Outstanding references
• Strong legal reasoning, writing, oral communication, and research skills
• Business sense and ability to think strategically
• Positive attitude
• Ability to develop and nurture our clients’ confidence, trust, happiness with, and desire for our Firm’s services
• Open to feedback at all levels
• Demonstrated skills of poise, diplomacy, and tact
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and time management skills
• Dependable, with an unstoppable work ethic and personal integrity
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency with the following systems:

• Clio
• Apple Mac iOS
• G-Suite
• Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience:

·      Healthcare

• Working knowledge of HIPAA and related state and federal healthcare laws and documents
• Experience representing physicians, healthcare startups, dietary supplement companies, medical/surgical device companies, medical management companies, and life science technology companies

·      Software and Technology

• Representation of software companies and familiarity with software agreements, mobile app developers, SaaS providers, and technology consultants

·      Data privacy

• GDPR
• CCPA

·      Hospitality

• Representation of restaurants, coffee shops, franchisees, and franchisors

• Resume
• Cover letter describing (a) what you think it takes to excel in this position, (b) what you would hope to get out of this position, and (c) what qualities you have that would be of value to our firm.
• List of references