Senior Business Advisory & Transactional Attorney

Jimerson Birr, P.A.•Jacksonville, FL

23d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Business Advisory & Transactional Attorney who thrives on turning complexity into clean, reliable deal work. You’ll own day‑to-day execution of transactions and governance matters, translate ambiguity into structured plans, and communicate recommendations with clarity and confidence. As a Senior, you operate with independence, set matter momentum, and mentor others—while modeling JB’s client‑service standards.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Mid‑market M&A experience; multistate or cross‑border transactions
Advising privately held or family‑owned companies on governance and succession

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.