Employment Transactions Attorney (Professional Track)

Direct Counsel is seeking an Employment Transactions Attorney to join a leading global firm in its Atlanta office. This is a professional track (non-partnership) role within a highly regarded Corporate/Private Equity practice, ideal for an attorney with 2–4 years of company-side employment law experience and an interest in transactional work.

In this position, you will serve as the junior attorney responsible for employment-related components of M&A transactions, including:

• Conducting employment diligence

• Supporting employer-side counseling on day-to-day matters

• Drafting employment-related provisions and agreements

• Providing research and analysis on a range of labor & employment issues

Strong performance in the role can lead to additional opportunities within the broader corporate and private equity practice, allowing you to deepen your skill set and grow your client portfolio.

• Review employment policies, agreements, and compliance materials during transactional diligence

• Draft and revise contracts, employment terms, and related documents

• Communicate effectively with partners, clients, and deal teams

• Manage deadlines and deliver high-quality work in a fast-paced environment

• Collaborate across teams and participate in ongoing training and development

• Support pro bono matters as part of the firm's community engagement

• J.D. from an accredited law school

• Minimum 2 years of employment law experience (company-side preferred)

• Interest in transactional work, particularly M&A

• Strong writing, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Prior large law firm experience preferred

• Hybrid schedule with regular in-office presence

• Integrated training, development resources, and mentorship

• Exposure to sophisticated cross-border and private equity matters

The expected salary range for this role is $150,000 – $300,000, depending on experience and geographic market. The firm also offers a full benefits package, including medical/dental/vision coverage and a 401(k).