Corporate Attorney

Detroit office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a corporate attorney with 5-8 years of experience. The candidate will assist firm members in representing clients in general corporate matters, including drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, handling and advising clients regarding securities law compliance matters, negotiating investment transactions (both company- and investor-side), and drafting core company governance documents related to client operations and material transactions. Will communicate in a highly responsive manner and deliver high-quality work-product. Effectively communicate at all levels of the Firm and with firm clients. Demonstrate a strong desire to develop and grow strong client relationships at all levels of the client organization. Commit to enhancing knowledge of cutting-edge developments in the area(s) of the attorney's practice. Must have experience as a transactional attorney in a broad corporate practice of a large or mid-sized law firm, including running Mergers and Acquisitions deal processes. Must have broad transactional experience. Should preferably have experience in entity and fund formations, venture capital and private equity financing transactions, buy-side and sell-side mergers, acquisitions, and dispositions, and negotiating material commercial agreements and/or securities matters. Must be licensed Illinois, Michigan, California, or Texas attorney in good standing; candidates outside the firm's geographic footprint interested in working remotely are also encouraged to apply.

The candidate should have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited institution. The ability to organize and prioritize numerous tasks and complete them under significant time constraints is required. Must have the ability and desire to assist with training junior associates and support staff to further develop the firm's team.

This established large firm based in Detroit with offices in several cities in Michigan serves clients in matters that include litigation, labor & employment, banking, intellectual property, tax, and environmental law. Its clients range from corporations, large and small, governmental entities, and individuals with substantial business and charitable interests. The firms environment is collegial, and lawyers seem to enjoy practicing law as well as each others company. Compensation at the firm is average.