About Us.

Bass, Berry & Sims, delivering exceptional work is a critical part of what makes us successful. We stand apart because we respect the contributions that our people make to the firm. We create an inclusive environment where everyone can do complex work and give their all while being themselves, irrespective of role or background. Leaving a legacy for future generations matters to us, so we always go above and beyond to exceed expectations.

Our Core Attributes:

• I. Collaborative. We are open, accessible and help each other thrive by working together. We collaborate, work hard and empower our people to shape a career that works for them. We are compassionate and do the right thing for our team, our clients and our communities.
• II. Agile. We solve complex challenges in an agile and innovative way. Our clients have ever-changing needs, so we have to be entrepreneurial, adaptive and decisive while solving their legal issues.
• III. Tenacious. We are curious and driven to acquire knowledge and develop as professionals. Our tenacity enables us to solve problems, ask questions and challenge each other. We are open and direct.

Our Practice.

Our Corporate & Securities attorneys are leaders in industry organizations and have been recognized for their significant contributions to clients and for their accomplishments. Recently, we were named 2021 Law Firm of the Year by M&A Advisor, and over the past five years have had 10 transactions recognized as “Deal of the Year,” ranging from $10MM to $5B. Ranked by Chambers USA as the #1 Corporate and M&A practice in Tennessee for 12 consecutive years, researchers have concluded that our corporate team is a “Preeminent group highly recommended for its expertise on big-ticket M&A transactions, including an increasing volume of cross-border matters. Also has a wealth of experience advising on private offerings and shareholder activism issues. … Additionally, the firm has extensive expertise in advising public companies on sophisticated corporate and securities matters. Clients say: ’The firm is one of the best I have worked with in my entire career.’” (from Chambers USA 2019) “Their commitment is second to none.” and “They go toe to toe on expertise with New York firms.” (from Chambers USA 2018) We maintain top rankings in industry leading M&A league tables, including #6 most active in healthcare private equity and #10 most active in U.S. private equity (Pitchbook, 2020)

Join us.

Our thriving corporate practice group is recruiting attorneys interested in alternative-track roles which may be based in any office location: Nashville, Washington, D.C., Memphis or Knoxville. Attorneys who join our practice will participate in highly-sophisticated transactional work, have access to traditional professional development and training opportunities, while enjoying a reduced billable hours target. We are seeking qualified candidates with three or more (3+) years of corporate experience. Mergers and acquisitions experience is required. Candidates must have excellent analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal skills. The firm utilizes a hybrid-work model for all attorneys. Attorneys are encouraged to autonomously determine their in-office versus remote-work schedules while being responsive to client and firm needs as determined by their supervising partners. For consideration, please submit resume and law school transcript on our BBS site.

Join us.

Our thriving corporate practice group is recruiting attorneys interested in alternative-track roles which may be based in any office location: Nashville, Washington, D.C., Memphis or Knoxville. Attorneys who join our practice will participate in highly-sophisticated transactional work, have access to traditional professional development and training opportunities, while enjoying a reduced billable hours target. We are seeking qualified candidates with three or more (3+) years of corporate experience. Mergers and acquisitions experience is required. Candidates must have excellent analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal skills. The firm utilizes a hybrid-work model for all attorneys. Attorneys are encouraged to autonomously determine their in-office versus remote-work schedules while being responsive to client and firm needs as determined by their supervising partners. For consideration, please submit resume and law school transcript on our BBS site.