Business Advisory & Transactional Attorney

Job Description

Job DescriptionDescriptionAt Jimerson Birr, our team has accepted the lasting responsibility of protecting our clients’ rights, businesses, properties, investments, and finances. Our professionals are integral, trusted advisers and advocates in both established and emerging businesses, giving our clients insights into legal and business considerations that guide prudent decision-making. We work with some of the world’s most respected and well-established businesses, as well as start-up visionaries, and individuals looking to overcome challenges.
Our award-winning law firm is at its best when it helps clients set measurable goals and develops multi-level strategies to achieve them. Our lawyers are trained to take ownership of our clients’ challenges by getting close to the problem and close to the people who can benefit from the solutions we provide. We’re business-oriented lawyers equally comfortable as community leaders, private transaction counselors or courtroom advocates. We pride ourselves on our people and their collective achievements. Besides our long list of legal industry honors, the firm has a track record spanning over a decade winning local, state and national awards for being a “Best Company to Work For,” “Fastest Growing Company,” and “Best law firms in America.” For all current career openings, firm history, frequently asked questions, and professional development tracks please check out our careers page by clicking this link Careers: View Current Opportunities. JOB OVERVIEWWe are seeking a Business Advisory & Transactional Attorney with strong technical skills and a client-first mindset to handle a wide range of complex deals, advising on ownership and governance structures, and helping clients navigate pivotal business decisions. This role requires balancing detailed legal work with meaningful client interaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business transactions and corporate governance. This role requires both technical precision and the ability to communicate persuasively with clients, opposing counsel, and stakeholders

What We’re Looking For
This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys technical problem-solving and thrives on providing structured, reliable solutions to complex business challenges. You are detail-oriented but also value collaboration and clear communication. You move with urgency under pressure, follow through with precision, and balance independence with teamwork. You’re looking for a platform where accuracy, professionalism, and thoughtful client service are recognized and rewarded!
Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on business formation, restructuring, and dissolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate core corporate documents, including operating agreements, shareholder agreements, bylaws, and buy-sell agreements.
• Handle mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and sales of business assets.
• Counsel boards of directors and executives on governance and fiduciary responsibilities.
• Guide clients through ownership transitions, capital restructuring, and partner exits.
• Provide strategic legal advice on franchising and related business model decisions.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to ensure accurate, timely execution of transactional matters.
  
  

Common Matter Types may include but not limited to:

• Starting, restructuring, or dissolving a company
• Mergers, acquisitions, or sale of business assets
• Drafting and negotiating governance and ownership documents
• Board of directors and governance matters
• Ownership disputes, changes in control, and capital restructuring
• Franchising matters
  
  

Success in this position goes beyond mere accomplishments; it culminates in personal and professional fulfillment. High performers in this role reach a state where creativity flows effortlessly, challenges are embraced as opportunities, and solutions are delivered with impact. Victory in this position is defined by continuous growth, both professionally and personally, where each milestone achieved sets the stage for even greater achievements. Significant career ascension and monetary rewards await those who flourish in this role.


Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in the Florida Bar
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in business transactions, corporate law, or M&A
• Proven ability to draft precise, reliable transactional documents
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to advise and persuade diverse stakeholders
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mid-market mergers and acquisitions
• Familiarity with multistate or cross-border transactions
• Background in advising privately held or family-owned businesses on governance and succession issues
  
  

BenefitsWHY JOIN JIMERSON BIRR? Join a dynamic team that values professional growth and excellence in legal service. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment dedicated to fostering your success.
We’ve found that the key to doing great work is to love what you do and respect who you do it with. To continue reading about our firm, visit our website Jimerson Birr.
Our atmosphere and award-winning firm culture is collegial and professional, and our shared commitment to professional development is superior to our contemporaries. Learn more about our firm culture here: JB Firm Culture: JB FOR ME.
WHY APPLY?You’ll get a Challenging Opportunity with a Company that Cares About Its Most Valuable Asset: YOU! At Jimerson Birr, we pride ourselves on our people and their collective achievements. Besides our list of legal industry honors, in 2021 and for the seventh consecutive year, the firm was named one of Florida’s “Best Companies to Work For” by Florida Trend Magazine. In recent years, the firm was also distinguished as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Jacksonville Business Journal and five times as one of the “50 Fastest Growing Companies.” Opportunities abound for those who can meet and exceed the expectations set for our team. Jimerson Birr is comprised of high-performing and professionally fulfilled people. We believe that a positive attitude, personal accountability, and a commitment to quality work will put a talented person on a fast track for success. Our atmosphere and award-winning firm culture are collegial and professional, and our shared commitment to professional development is superior to our contemporaries. Our core values are simple: Commitment to service; Commitment to quality; Commitment to results. We live our core values, and we welcome you to live them with us. Jimerson Birr is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and marital status.