Corporate Attorney, Business Transactions
Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3.200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the global. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.
Join Aprio's Legal team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Corporate Attorney to join their dynamic team.
We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Attorney with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in business transactions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in assisting clients with forming business entities, advising on corporate structures and restructuring, drafting corporate governance documents, drafting other transactional documents including partnership agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and providing legal counsel on M&A related matters.
Transactional Matters:
• Advise clients on structuring, negotiating, and executing a wide range of business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and reorganizations.
• Conduct legal due diligence, risk assessment, and manage all aspects of transactional deals from inception through closing.
Entity Formation & Governance:
• Form and organize various business entities (LLCs, corporations, partnerships) and draft foundational documents such as operating agreements, bylaws, and shareholder agreements.
• Prepare board resolutions, maintain corporate records, and advise directors and officers on fiduciary duties and governance best practices.
Mergers & Acquisitions:
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, confidentiality agreements, and acquisition agreements.
• Coordinate legal processes for M&A transactions, including obtaining necessary approvals and ensuring compliance with antitrust, securities, and corporate governance laws.
General Counsel:
• Provide ongoing legal advice on regulatory compliance, risk management, and business strategy.
• Supervise outside counsel as needed and collaborate with internal teams to support business operations.
Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing.
• Active license and in good standing to practice law in the United States.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in corporate transactional law, with direct involvement in entity formation, governance, and M&A.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills; attention to detail is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions and work collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and external advisors.
• Experience advising public and private companies, boards of directors, and financial sponsors is preferred.
Preferred Skills:
• Familiarity with securities law, regulatory filings, and compliance matters.
• Ability to lead closings and handle diligence for deals.
• Experience coordinating with other professional advisors including tax specialists, valuation experts, and accounting professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Business acumen and strategic thinking.
The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.
The application window is anticipated to close on April 6, 2026 and may be extended as needed.
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s in it for you:
• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
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Join Aprio's Legal team and you will help clients maximize their opportunities. Aprio is a progressive, fast-growing firm looking for a Corporate Attorney to join their dynamic team.
We are seeking a highly skilled Corporate Attorney with a minimum of five (5) years of experience in business transactions. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in assisting clients with forming business entities, advising on corporate structures and restructuring, drafting corporate governance documents, drafting other transactional documents including partnership agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and providing legal counsel on M&A related matters.
Transactional Matters:
• Advise clients on structuring, negotiating, and executing a wide range of business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, and reorganizations.
• Conduct legal due diligence, risk assessment, and manage all aspects of transactional deals from inception through closing.
Entity Formation & Governance:
• Form and organize various business entities (LLCs, corporations, partnerships) and draft foundational documents such as operating agreements, bylaws, and shareholder agreements.
• Prepare board resolutions, maintain corporate records, and advise directors and officers on fiduciary duties and governance best practices.
Mergers & Acquisitions:
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, confidentiality agreements, and acquisition agreements.
• Coordinate legal processes for M&A transactions, including obtaining necessary approvals and ensuring compliance with antitrust, securities, and corporate governance laws.
General Counsel:
• Provide ongoing legal advice on regulatory compliance, risk management, and business strategy.
• Supervise outside counsel as needed and collaborate with internal teams to support business operations.
Qualifications:
• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school; active bar membership in good standing.
• Active license and in good standing to practice law in the United States.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in corporate transactional law, with direct involvement in entity formation, governance, and M&A.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills; attention to detail is essential.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions and work collaboratively with clients, colleagues, and external advisors.
• Experience advising public and private companies, boards of directors, and financial sponsors is preferred.
Preferred Skills:
• Familiarity with securities law, regulatory filings, and compliance matters.
• Ability to lead closings and handle diligence for deals.
• Experience coordinating with other professional advisors including tax specialists, valuation experts, and accounting professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Business acumen and strategic thinking.
The salary range for this opportunity is stated above. As such, an actual salary may fall closer to one or the other end of the range, and in certain circumstances, may wind up being outside of the listed salary range.
The application window is anticipated to close on April 6, 2026 and may be extended as needed.
Why work for Aprio:
Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.
Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
• 401k with Profit Sharing
• 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
• Parental Leave – coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
• Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
• Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
• Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
• Top rated wellness program
• Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options
What’s in it for you:
• Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
• An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
• A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
• Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
• Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
• Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.
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