To meet the diverse needs of our clients and provide the highest level of service, Chambliss attracts and retains top-notch lawyers, including those who already have an established practice. We search for attorneys who can enhance or grow our service offering and relate well to our mission and guiding values. If you are a motivated professional thinking about taking the next step with your practice, please send us your resume and cover letter.

A Smooth Transition

We recognize transitioning from one firm to another has its challenges. We are proactive in providing onboarding support and have a network of resources to ensure you experience a smooth transition. We are fiercely loyal to our people, including new hires — it’s the Chambliss Way.

Chambliss attracts a diverse workforce and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We acknowledge, embrace, and encourage our differences because we realize that our lives are enriched by that which makes us different. It is our policy, from recruitment through employment and promotion, to provide equal opportunity at all times without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. We are committed to hiring attorneys and staff with diverse backgrounds and life experiences and strive to maintain a working environment free of all forms of discrimination or harassment at every level of employment.

Mutually Beneficial

It’s important to us that our employer-employee relationship is mutually beneficial. Not only do we want to hire and retain top talent, but we also want to provide a top-quality workplace. We strive to offer an excellent work environment and impressive benefits. We provide full-time employees with a competitive salary, health and retirement benefits, including 401(k) with firm match, the opportunity for professional development, and subsidized gym membership opportunities. We also offer flexible working arrangements including part-time positions, compressed work weeks, job sharing, telecommuting, and a supportive environment for working mothers and single parents. Other benefits you can expect:

• 8 paid holidays
• Paid personal leave
• Monthly birthday/anniversary employee celebrations
• Health and wellness learning opportunities
• Onsite massages through payroll deduction
• Annual firm family day
• Cornhole and pingpong tournaments
• Charitable/volunteer opportunities
• Other holiday parties and events
• Subsidized gym memberships

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE AND TRANSACTIONAL ATTORNEY

Chambliss is nationally recognized firm experiencing continued growth. We are seeking a commercial transactional attorney to join our collaborative and talented team. This attorney will have the opportunity to continue growing their practice while benefiting from an already established list of clients. The successful candidate will have at least 3-4 years of experience as an attorney with transactional commercial real estate experience in some or all of the following areas: organizational structuring, financing/investment, VC arrangements, leasing, land use and zoning, acquisitions/dispositions, construction, commercial lending, and tax.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate leases, purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, easements, covenants, and restriction agreements (or similar title agreements), amendments to any of the foregoing, etc. for commercial real estate transactions.
• Engage in due diligence related to real estate transactions and otherwise shepherd a deal from agreement to closing, including tracking critical dates, reviewing title and survey and environmental reports, and preparing and negotiating closing documents.
• Facilitate closings and complete post-closing documentation and administration.
• Draft and review complex operating agreements or bylaws, shareholders’ agreements, property management agreements, master service and service level agreements, indemnity agreements, and other client contracts.
• Coordinate with other team members, including attorneys, paralegals and staff members.
• Effectively organize and maintain client files.

Skills and Competencies:

• Minimum 3 to 4+ years job experience as an attorney with commercial and transactional experience.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication to effectively advocate for and work with various types of clients is vital.
• Willing to pitch in, collaborate, and support growing legal department in a fast-paced growing environment.
• Able to problem solve, resolve, and close open issues and assist staff and colleagues with resolving issues that arise.
• Skilled at meeting strict deadlines under significant time pressure.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively and independently, and balance conflicting priorities.

With client service being a critical focus for the firm, the candidate will be expected to provide top-notch service, including thoughtful and responsive guidance to clients and an excellent work product. In addition, we expect a high level of professionalism, integrity, and ability to work with a dynamic, collaborative, and high-performing team. We place a large emphasis on our culture and providing an innovative, fun, and collaborative work environment.

COMMERCIAL LENDING ATTORNEY

Chambliss Law is a well-respected and established firm continuing to grow! We are seeking a commercial and lending attorney to join our collaborative and talented team. The attorney will have the opportunity to continue growing their practice while benefiting from an already established list of clients. The successful candidate will have at least 3-4 years of experience as an attorney with transactional commercial lending experience.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Specialize in documentation, negotiation, and structuring of financial transactions.
• Complete all stages of the lending cycle, from structuring, drafting, negotiating, and reviewing all loan documents.
• Advise clients on legal aspects regarding regulatory, compliance, and policy matters related to lending.
• Represent lenders, lessors, venture capital groups, investors, and sellers, and borrowers.
• Work in tandem with the real estate division to handle the transactional aspects of loans.
• Complete legal support for commercial lending from due diligence, loan documentation, and preparation of security instruments or guarantee agreements.
• Draft and negotiate leases, purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, easements, covenants, restriction agreements (or similar title agreements), amendments to any foregoing, etc., for commercial real estate transactions.
• Facilitate closings and complete post-closing documentation and administration.
• Coordinate with other team members, including attorneys, paralegals, and staff members.
• Effectively organize and monitor client files.

Skills and Competencies

• Minimum 3 to 4+ years of job experience as an attorney with commercial and transactional lending experience.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication to effectively advocate for and work with various types of clients is vital.
• Willing to pitch in, collaborate, and support the growing legal department in a fast-paced growing environment.
• Able to problem solve, resolve, and close open issues and assist staff and colleagues with resolving issues that arise.
• Skilled at meeting strict deadlines under significant time pressure.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively and independently, and balance conflicting priorities.

CORPORATE ATTORNEY

Chambliss Law is a well-respected and established firm continuing to grow! We are seeking a corporate attorney to join our collaborative and talented team. The attorney will have the opportunity to continue growing their practice while benefiting from an already established list of clients. The attorney will be an outstanding communicator and writer with the ability to effectively communicate complex information to clients.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work with business leaders, in-house general counsel, and the legal department of client organizations to articulate risks and develop a legal strategy.
• Identify and analyze legal issues with an understanding of how to appropriately balance risk and the client’s ability to pursue its business interests.
• Advise clients on a variety of business matters, including startups, acquisitions, joint ventures, sale transactions, investments, etc.
• Draft, review, modify and negotiate commercial contracts and other legal documents.
• Draft resolutions, consents, governing documents, certificates, and other governance-related documents and provide advice on entity formation and organization.
• Identify, manage and monitor any potential legal issues and offer guidance to management regarding how to comply with the law.
• Coordinate with other team members, including attorneys, paralegals, and staff members.
• Respond promptly to clients while delivering efficient and high-quality legal service.
• Effectively organize and monitor client files.

Skills and Competencies

• Minimum 4+ years of job experience as an attorney with experience working with for-profit businesses and/or non-profits.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication to effectively advocate for and work with various types of clients is vital.
• Willing to pitch in, collaborate and support the growing legal department in a fast-paced growing environment.
• Able to problem solve, resolve and close open issues and assist staff and colleagues with resolving issues that arise.
• Skilled at meeting strict deadlines under significant time pressure.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively and independently, and balance conflicting priorities.

Send resume to:
Penny Murray
Director of Human Resources
Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.
605 Chestnut Street, Suite 1700
Chattanooga, TN 37450