Smith Anderson is the largest business and litigation law firm headquartered in the Research Triangle region of North Carolina—one of the country’s fastest-growing hubs for innovation and entrepreneurship. At our core, we are passionate about advising dynamic regional, national and global companies and providing them unparalleled client service. It’s that client focus which has proudly earned us accolades from leading legal publications, including our recognition as a “Client Service A-Team” firm by BTI Consulting Group for the past five years. We are a rare combination of legal and business innovators with a culture and heritage that has been shaped for more than 100 years. The ideal candidate will have three to five years of strong M&A experience, including experience drafting and negotiating primary transaction agreements, as well as the ability and desire to lead project teams. Law firm experience is preferred, and interest in start-ups is a plus, along with the following skills and characteristics: Practical, team-oriented, solution-oriented, and collaborative practice style Ability to ran a transaction, and work independently, as well as part of a team Strong academic credentials and writing skills Excellent communication skills Commitment to provide highest quality service to our clients Our single office location is by design and enables a culture of collaboration, strategy, and cohesiveness that supports our clients and our team members. We proudly provide a familial and supportive professional environment in which to grow, with extensive opportunities for career growth through our training and mentoring programs, personal and professional support at all levels of your career, as well as alternative career path mentoring and opportunities.