Manning Fulton is seeking a highly motivated counsel or senior associate-level attorney to join its Corporate/M&A practice. The ideal candidate will have experience working on a broad range of corporate transactions, including M&A. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex transactions while collaborating with a dynamic team of experienced professionals.

Location

• Raleigh or Durham, North Carolina offices

Duties

• Draft and negotiate corporate transaction documents, including operating agreements, loan documents, commercial contracts, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and private placement memoranda.
• Handle all aspects of corporate transactions, including private buy- and sell-side M&A and other corporate transactions.  Advise clients on transaction structuring, execution and strategic matters.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and cross-functional teams on transaction execution.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working on corporate transactions.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, M&A, corporate finance, commercial law, securities regulations, with the ability to navigate complex legal landscapes.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

Skills

• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of corporate transaction processes and structuring.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

About Manning Fulton’s Corporate Practice:

In addition to having one of the largest corporate and M&A practices in the Triangle area and across North Carolina, we are particularly proud of our team of extremely experienced attorneys, who average more than 25 years of experience. Additionally, each corporate partner at Manning Fulton has been recognized by their peers, with honors and accolades ranging from Best Lawyers in America and SuperLawyers, to Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite. Each of our attorneys brings a creative and business-minded approach to complex transactions. We provide practical and client-driven results.

Our corporate attorneys are also heavily involved with the Business Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, which works with state government to propose and monitor changes across the business law and regulatory landscape. Our involvement with this influential group has ranged from primary leadership — with multiple attorneys serving as Chair — to serving as members of the Section Council. Our involvement is significant for a middle-market regional law firm and demonstrates both our commitment to professional involvement and the scope and size of our corporate practice.

Manning Fulton is seeking a highly motivated junior associate-level attorney to join its Corporate/Franchise practice in our Raleigh, North Carolina office. The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated interest in transactional work through relevant coursework and/or experience. Prior franchise law experience is preferred but not required. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions while collaborating with a dynamic team of experienced professionals.

Location

• Raleigh, North Carolina office

Duties

• Assist clients with franchise structuring.
• Draft and review franchise disclosure documents and franchise agreements.
• Work on franchise termination, renewal and transfer matters.
• Handle variety of other franchise registration and compliance matters.
• Work with client on intellectual property licensing and brand protection matters.
• Work on a variety of franchise, distribution, corporate, M&A, and other commercial transactions.

• Collaborate with senior attorneys and cross-functional teams on transaction execution.

Requirements

• 0–3 years of experience.
• Demonstrated interest in transactional work through relevant coursework and/or experience.
• Prior franchise law experience preferred but not required.
• Strong academic credentials.
• A commitment to excellence, with ambition, drive, and team orientation to develop as a transactional and franchise attorney and help grow and support our practice.

Skills

Superior writing and communication skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

About Manning Fulton’s Corporate Practice:

In addition to having one of the largest corporate practices in the Triangle area and across North Carolina, we are particularly proud of our team of extremely experienced attorneys, who average more than 25 years of experience. Additionally, each corporate partner at Manning Fulton has been recognized by their peers, with honors and accolades ranging from Best Lawyers in America and SuperLawyers, to Business North Carolina’s Legal Elite. Each of our attorneys brings a creative and business-minded approach to complex transactions. We provide practical and client-driven results.

Our corporate attorneys are also heavily involved with the Business Law Section of the North Carolina Bar Association, which works with state government to propose and monitor changes across the business law and regulatory landscape. Our involvement with this influential group has ranged from primary leadership — with multiple attorneys serving as Chair — to serving as members of the Section Council. Our involvement is significant for a middle-market regional law firm and demonstrates both our commitment to professional involvement and the scope and size of our corporate practice.

Our corporate practice also houses the firm’s award-winning national franchise practice, which is routinely recognized by Best Lawyers in America, Who’s Who in Franchise Law, and Entrepreneur Magazine as one of the go-to franchise practices in the country.  With the largest franchise practice in the Carolinas, we represent franchisors, franchisees, and private equity investors in expanding their respective businesses through franchising.  Our practice leader is one of the first attorneys to receive his Certified Franchise Executive designation and went on to serve on the Board of Governors of the organization.  He is also the founding chair of the NCBA Business Law Section Franchising Committee.  In sum, we are business lawyers to brands.

We offer challenging and sophisticated work in a collegial, collaborative environment, with supportive team values and opportunities for professional growth.

If you are interested, please email Corinne O’Reilly at oreilly@manningfulton.com a copy of your resume to continue the conversation. All inquiries and discussions will be kept in the strictest of confidence.