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Lateral Attorneys

Your Next Move: Lateral Opportunities at Manning Fulton

Are you a seasoned attorney looking for a firm where your experience is valued, your practice can flourish, and your life outside of work is just as rich? Manning Fulton offers a unique platform for exceptional lateral candidates.

Our attorneys formerly worked at some of the most prestigious law firms in the country, including Skadden Arps, Sullivan & Cromwell, and Cleary Gottlieb, as well as some of the largest law firms in North Carolina, including Moore & Van Allen, K&L Gates, Williams Mullen, Wyrick Robbins, Nelson Mullins and Kilpatrick Townsend. This wealth of experience is now the foundation of our firm’s capabilities. We have deliberately built a team that combines the rigorous training and sophisticated understanding gained at these powerhouse firms with a client-centric, results-driven approach. This unique blend allows us to offer a level of legal counsel typically found only at the largest firms, delivered with the personalized attention and agility of a dedicated team committed to our clients success.

At Manning Fulton, you won’t just join a firm; you’ll join a proven and winning team. We champion a flexible work philosophy, empowering you to choose a practice area—or even develop a new one—that perfectly aligns with your skills and interests. Our Lateral Recruiting Committee, in collaboration with our business development team, is dedicated to helping you grow your practice and achieve your professional goals.

Beyond the rewarding work, you’ll be living and working in Raleigh, North Carolina—an area consistently ranked among the most desirable places in the country. With a vibrant arts and culture scene, diverse sports offerings, quality schools, and a welcoming population, it’s a location that offers an exceptional quality of life.

Ready to Make Your Next Move?

We’re always looking for outstanding lateral attorneys to join our team. To learn more about career opportunities, please contact:

Ritchie W. Taylor, Lateral Recruiting Committee Chair
Manning, Fulton & Skinner, P.A.
3605 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 787-8880

Legal Practice Professionals

Our Exceptional Legal Support Team

At Manning Fulton, clients consistently tell us, “It’s easy to do business with Manning Fulton.” A significant part of that experience comes from our outstanding support staff.

Many of our key paralegals and Legal Practice Assistants have been with us for years. Their loyalty to the firm is a testament to our commitment to them, and we recognize their vital role in our collective success.

We’re also always looking to expand our team with experienced lateral assistants and staff who share our dedication to the legal profession. If you are committed to delivering superior client service, we encourage you to consider a career with us.

For information on staff opportunities, contact:

Jason K. Light
Manning, Fulton & Skinner, P.A.
3605 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 500
Raleigh, NC 27612
(919) 787-8880

Available Positions

CORPORATE/MERGERS & ACQUISITION ATTORNEY

SENIOR ASSOCIATE/COUNSEL

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 M&A and other corporate transactions. 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

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

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working on M&A and other corporate transactions.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Proven experience with document drafting and due diligence in M&A and other corporate transactions.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, 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 M&A and other 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/M&A 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 M&A experience. Additionally, each M&A 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 M&A transactions. We provide practical and client-driven results.

Our corporate and M&A 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 and M&A practice.

If you are interested, please email Tom Lyon at tlyon@manningfulton.com a copy of your resume and a cover letter.

LATERAL TRANSACTIONAL FRANCHISE ATTORNEY

SENIOR ASSOCIATE/COUNSEL

Manning Fulton has an exceptional opportunity for a transactional attorney with 5+ years of experience representing primarily franchisors in either in-house or private practice to work with our franchise transactional and regulatory team.

We are seeking energetic and committed team players with relevant experience, strong oral and written communication skills, superior organizational and analytical skills, and a commitment to excellence.  We are the ideal home for an attorney who wants the benefits from working in a sophisticated mid-size full service law firm while continuing to develop professionally as a transactional franchise attorney.  We are based in the Raleigh Durham market routinely voted among the best places to live in America, but are open to candidates who might need to work remotely.

Significant experience in franchise law on the state and federal level required including drafting franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreements, and area development agreements; demonstrated transactional skills, including structuring, drafting, reviewing and negotiating sophisticated contracts; reviewing and understanding intricate regulations and statutes; and managing demanding complex multi-faceted transactions. The position will prepare franchise disclosure documents, franchise agreements, other related franchise documents, work with clients on franchise registration and disclosure matters, counsel clients on compliance and franchise relations matters, and advise clients on non-franchise related strategic business decisions and related commercial transactions.

Location

• Raleigh, North Carolina offices

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working on Franchise matters and other corporate transactions.
• Strong client management and communication skills.
• Proven experience with document drafting and corporate transactions.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.

The firm provides reasonable billable hour requirements, an objective compensation system, a clear path to partnership, and supportive team values.  Portable book of business is always welcome, but not required.

If you are interested, please email Ritchie Taylor directly at taylor@manningfulton.com a copy of your resume and a cover letter to continue to conversation.

All inquiries and discussion will be kept in the strictest of confidence.