Associate Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions

About the role

The ideal candidate will join a dynamic legal team in Nashville, working on complex deals and projects that drive strategic, growth, and innovation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assist corporate clients by structuring complex deals, negotiating tax credits, and drafting construction and term loans for energy, infrastructure, and commercial real estate projects.
• Independently manage deal flow, including due diligence, negotiation, drafting, and closing.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys and business leaders to solve legal problems and support business strategies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 4 years of deep finance-side and broad transactional experience (including M&A, tax, and contracting experience).
• Experience in a top-tier corporate law firm or a comparable company with an in-house legal team.
• Ability to work efficiently and successfully in a high-paced corporate environment, managing multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Outstanding professional references from former supervisors.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Tennessee (or eligible to register for in-house exemption).
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Keen attention to detail.

Skills

• Strong transactional and project finance experience.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Benefits

• In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k); and generous leave policies.
• Future eligibility in a stock option plan.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $175,000 to $220,000. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, and credentials.

Schedule

Full-time

Location

Nashville Metro Area