Attorney

Associate Attorney Non Litigation

A respected boutique law firm with a long-standing presence in the Atlanta market, known for its strong client relationships and steady growth. The firm primarily serves clients in the property management, construction, and small-to-mid-sized business sectors, offering both litigation and transactional services.

As part of the firm's long-term succession planning, leadership is seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney to focus on the firm's non-litigation work, including contracts, corporate governance, and general counsel support for established clients.

This role will work closely with senior attorneys and firm leadership to handle a range of transactional and advisory matters. The ideal candidate enjoys building client relationships, reviewing and negotiating contracts, and providing practical business guidance in a professional yet approachable environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial and vendor contracts
• Support small business clients on corporate governance and operational matters
• Advise on entity formation, contract renewals, and business transactions
• Collaborate with litigation teams to assess risk and support dispute prevention strategies
• Maintain direct communication with clients, management companies, and business owners

Ideal background includes:

• 27 years of experience in transactional, contracts, or corporate law
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail
• Experience advising small to mid-sized businesses preferred
• Ability to work independently while maintaining collaborative relationships with internal teams and clients
• Professional demeanor with a client-service mindset

Compensation and benefits include:

• Competitive base salary with annual performance bonus
• Firm-paid health insurance for employees
• Clear growth and advancement potential as senior partners transition toward retirement
• Supportive, collegial firm culture emphasizing mentorship and long-term professional stability

Why this role:

• Opportunity to inherit and grow long-term client relationships
• Work closely with experienced attorneys in a highly collaborative environment
• Engage in meaningful, varied work across business and real estate contexts
• Excellent long-term potential as part of the firm's next generation of leadership