Business Advisory Team Leader

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Oversee the complete lifecycle of deals and transactions, from initial scoping to final closing, while ensuring structured timelines, risk management, and transparency of status.

• Prepare, review, and negotiate corporate documents, which include operating and shareholder agreements, bylaws, buy-sell agreements, asset and stock purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and related agreements.

• Provide counsel on entity formation, restructuring, and dissolution; advise boards and executives on governance and fiduciary responsibilities.

• Direct due diligence processes, coordinate with advisors, and manage closing checklists and the organization of data rooms.

• Navigate transitions in ownership, capital restructuring, partner exits, and franchising decisions.

• Mentor junior attorneys and paralegals; delegate tasks and reinforce matter plans, templates, and workflows.

• Uphold time, service level agreement, and budget disciplines to ensure that matters remain on track and within budget.

• Produce accurate, timely, and business-ready documents and conduct negotiations that adhere to scope, budget, and timelines.

• Enhance playbooks, clause libraries, closing checklists, model timelines, and workflows.

• Facilitate alignment calls, set expectations, and maintain decision logs for executives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in the Florida Bar.

• At least 5 years of experience in business transactions, corporate law, or mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

• Proven ability to draft clear, reliable documents and manage efficient deal processes.

• Excellent organizational skills across various matters and tight deadlines.

• Strong, persuasive communication skills with executives, counterparties, and advisors.

• Preferred: Experience in mid-market M&A; involvement in multistate or cross-border transactions.

• Preferred: Experience advising privately held or family-owned businesses regarding governance and succession planning.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Generous paid time off and holiday policies.

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.