Job Description
Job Description
⚖️ Now Hiring: Senior Corporate Legal Professional (Non‑Litigation)
📍 Winston‑Salem, NC | In‑Office
A respected business law group is adding a senior‑level corporate legal professional to support a rapidly growing corporate and transactional practice. This is a newly created role and a rare opportunity to become the first dedicated support person for a high‑performing corporate team handling sophisticated matters.
This position is ideal for someone who thinks like an attorney, executes like a paralegal, and thrives on autonomy.
🔑 What Sets This Senior Corporate Paralegal Role Apart
✨ Experience matters most—attitude matters just as much
✨ Hands‑on involvement with M& A, business sales, and commercial real estate
✨ Minimal supervision—trusted to own your work and move matters forward
✨ Corporate experience required (litigation will not translate here)
✨ Visible role serving as the bridge between attorneys and administrative support
🧾 Key Responsibilities
✅ Support a growing corporate practice with high‑volume transactional work
✅ Assist with mergers & acquisitions, business sales, and commercial real estate matters
✅ Draft, organize, and manage corporate and transactional documents
✅ Coordinate across attorneys, clients, and administrative staff
✅ Maintain organization and workflow without heavy attorney oversight
✅ Track time (target ~100 billable hours/month; no penalty if unmet)
✅ Adapt quickly to shifting priorities in a fast‑paced practice
🎓 What We’re Looking For
🔹 5+ years of experience in corporate law (law firm or in‑house)
🔹 Strong professionalism and judgment—carries themselves like an attorney
🔹 Able to work independently and anticipate client and attorney needs
🔹 Comfortable in a growing, evolving practice with long‑standing clients
🔹 Organized, reliable, and willing to jump in wherever needed
🔹 Litigation background not a fit
🏢 Work Environment
🕗 In‑office role in Winston‑Salem
🕘 Typical schedule starts at 8:00 or 9:00 a.m. (7.5‑hour day with lunch break)
🤝 Collegial, respectful culture with autonomy and accountability
📍 Convenient location with free parking—not downtown
🌟 Why You’ll Want to Be Here
✔ Exceptionally smart, collaborative attorneys
✔ Interesting, high‑level transactional work
✔ Small‑firm feel where everyone knows each other
✔ Recognized as a top workplace finalist in the region
✔ Leadership that listens and acts on employee feedback
✔ Community‑focused culture with firm‑sponsored outings and events
🎁 Compensation & Benefits
💙 100% employer‑paid Medical, Dental & Vision (employee + dependents)
🛡️ Short‑ & Long‑Term Disability + Life Insurance (firm‑paid)
💼 401(k) with 4% match
💳 HSA with annual employer contribution
🏖️ PTO starting at 112.5 hours (pro‑rated year one)
🎉 10 paid holidays
🚗 Free parking
✨ If you’re a seasoned corporate legal professional ready to step into a trusted, visible role with real impact, we should talk. Only candidates meeting the client's requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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