Associate Attorney - Non Litigation

Associate Attorney - Non Litigation at Goodwin Recruiting summary:

Boutique Atlanta law firm seeks an Associate Attorney focused on non-litigation transactional work, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts and advising small-to-mid-sized business clients on corporate governance and entity matters. The role involves client relationship management, collaboration with litigation teams for risk assessment, and supporting firm leadership as part of succession planning. Ideal candidate has 2–7 years transactional/corporate experience, strong drafting/negotiation skills, and a client-service mindset with opportunities for advancement and firm-paid benefits.

Associate Attorney – Non Litigationx

About the Firm

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.

Position Overview

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

• 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

• 2–7 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 & Benefits

• 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

Keywords:

Associate Attorney, Transactional Law, Contract Drafting, Corporate Governance, Business Transactions, Client Advisory, Commercial Contracts, Small Business Counsel, Negotiation Skills