Join Shumaker, where the excitement of legal excellence intersects with an enjoyable and vibrant workplace! As an attorney in our Corporate, Tax & Transactions Service Line, you will engage in sophisticated and challenging corporate transactional work for clients in South Carolina and nationwide.  

The ideal candidate must have a portable book of business with at least 7 years of experience in corporate law. The attorney will be responsible for representing corporations, LLCs and shareholders, and members in mergers and acquisitions, contracts, and general corporate transactional matters. In addition, they should be able to represent clients in all stages of acquisitions and sales transactions. 

At Shumaker, we believe in blending professionalism and fun, making us the perfect destination for those who seek both career growth and a lively, engaging work culture. We offer a welcoming, collegial work environment with competitive compensation and excellent benefits.

This position will work in-person at our Charleston, South Carolina office.  

Education, Experience and Skills Required:

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
• Active South Carolina bar license
• 7+ years’ professional corporate transactional law practice experience 
• Strong technological skills, including proficiency with practice management systems and portals
• Superior research skills, including the use of online services and databases
• Project management skills, including the ability to successfully manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadline
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting position static for up to one-half hour at a time
• Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to one hour per day  
• Bending and stooping occasionally, up to one-half hour per day

Note to recruiters: Unsolicited resumes will not be accepted. If you wish to have a candidate considered, please reach out to Colleen Miller, Director of Recruitment at cmmiller@shumaker.com.

About Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick, LLP

Founded in 1925, Shumaker is a premier provider of legal and legislative services with a team of more than 300 lawyers and advisors, 60 paralegals, and 555 employees in its 12 offices located in Toledo, Columbus, and Akron, Ohio; Tampa, Sarasota, Tallahassee, Dade City, and St. Petersburg, Florida; Charleston and Greenville, South Carolina; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Shumaker provides quality legal counsel to our core constituency: individuals, small businesses, health care providers, nonprofit organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and international corporations. Our mission is to work on our clients' timetable and budget, focus on results, and keep our clients ahead of the curve.

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