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The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC · 6 days ago

Junior Attorney

Winston-Salem, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

The Cook & Boardman Group is the nation’s leading provider of architectural doors, frames, hardware, specialty products, and complete security integration services. The Junior Attorney will provide hands-on support across contract review and negotiation and corporate restructuring and governance initiatives, ensuring legal compliance and operational efficiency.

ArchitectureCommercialConstruction

Responsibilities

Review, analyze, and summarize a wide range of commercial contracts, including but not limited to:

Vendor and supplier agreements

Customer contracts

NDAs and confidentiality agreements

Professional services agreements

Identify legal, financial, and operational risks and escalate issues to the General Counsel as appropriate

Support contract negotiations by drafting revisions, redlines, and issue summaries

Ensure contracts align with company policies, risk tolerance, and standard terms

Assist in maintaining contract repositories and tracking key contractual obligations, renewals, and expirations

Collaborate with Finance, HR, Operations, and Procurement to support timely and compliant contract execution

Support corporate restructuring initiatives, including mergers, acquisitions, integrations, dissolutions, and entity realignments

Assist with entity management, including:

Corporate filings and registrations

Maintenance of corporate records, resolutions, and governance documents

Coordination with outside counsel and registered agents

Prepare and review internal legal documentation related to corporate changes, reorganizations, and compliance requirements

Conduct legal research related to corporate law, regulatory requirements, and restructuring implications

Support due diligence efforts for acquisitions and internal reorganizations

Assist in developing standardized processes, templates, and documentation to support scalable corporate growth

Qualification

Juris Doctor (JD)Contract reviewCorporate lawMergersAcquisitionsEntity managementLegal researchAnalytical skillsDrafting skillsOrganizational skillsAttention to detailCommunication skillsCollaborative mindset

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Admission to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (or ability to obtain admission within a reasonable timeframe)

1–3 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal environment, with exposure to contract review and/or corporate law

Strong analytical, organizational, and drafting skills

High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality

Preferred

Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or corporate restructuring

Familiarity with entity management, corporate governance, and compliance processes

Experience working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, growth-oriented organization

Comfort working with contract management systems and legal technology tools

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, prescription coverage, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.

Generous paid time off for rest, family, and self-care.

Continuous learning, mentorship, and leadership training including access to C&B University, our in-house development program.

Company

The Cook & Boardman Group, LLC

For over 65 years, The Cook & Boardman Group has been at the forefront of the construction and security industries, evolving from a regional distributor into the nation’s largest provider of Doors, Frames, & Hardware Solutions and Electronic Security & Access Control.

Founded in 1955

Winston Salem, North Carolina, USA

1001-5000 employees