Attorney - Civil Defense, Corporate, Transactional

Job Description

Job DescriptionAttorney - Civil Defense, Corporate, Transactional

Established (100+ Years) Premier Full-Service Firm Seeking Civil Defense Litigation and Corporate/Transaction Attorney in Jackson, MS

An established Mississippi full-service law firm with over 100 years in practice is seeking a Civil Defense Litigation and Corporate/Transaction Attorney with 6-10+ years of experience and portable business to join its Jackson office. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced attorney seeking long-term growth, meaningful autonomy, and a clear pathway toward shareholder status within a respected firm known for deep local roots, strong institutional clients, and a collaborative, low-ego culture.

The firm is positioned for strategic succession planning. Many long-tenured senior attorneys have longstanding client relationships without clear successors, creating a rare opening for a lateral attorney to inherit and expand established work. This role combines the stability of institutional clients with the flexibility to grow a practice on a full-service platform supported by experienced attorneys, administrative resources, and cross-practice collaboration.

Offer:

Compensation range: $160,000-$225,000+ depending on experience and size of portable business

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Hybrid schedule with approximately 3 days onsite

Administrative, paralegal, and marketing support

Strong internal referral streams and cross-practice collaboration

Clear path to shareholder for attorneys with consistent performance and client development

Qualifications:

6-8+ years of civil defense litigation and/or corporate/transactional experience

Portable business or the ability to bring existing client relationships

Experience handling pleadings, discovery, motion practice, negotiations, and complex drafting

Experience advising business clients on contracts, corporate compliance, governance, and transactions

Mississippi Bar membership in good standing

Strong writing, communication, client management, and business development skills

Desire to build a long-term practice within a full-service firm structure

Responsibilities:

Manage and grow a caseload of civil defense litigation matters and corporate/transactional work

Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, corporate agreements, and business documents

Advise clients on risk management, commercial matters, contracts, and transactions

Represent clients in depositions, hearings, mediations, and settlement negotiations

Collaborate with partners and practice groups to support institutional clients and transition work

Build and expand client relationships with an eye toward shareholder status and succession opportunities

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/17/2025 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.