Transactional Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced corporate and real estate attorney to join its office in Muskegon, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, negotiating and drafting real estate, corporate, and commercial agreements, as well as corporate governance and compliance. A strong interest in business development and excellent drafting and communication skills are essential. Candidates must be licensed or willing to become licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Duties

• Negotiate and draft real estate, corporate, and commercial agreements.
• Advise on mergers and acquisitions.
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance standards.
• Engage in business development activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of relevant legal experience.
• Licensed or eligible to become licensed in Michigan.
• Strong communication and drafting skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Michigan or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Skills

• Proficiency in corporate and real estate law.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting abilities.
• Strong business development acumen.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401k with employer contribution or match.
• Generous PTO and leave policies.
• Firm holidays.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.

With four offices in Michigan and over 150 attorneys, this is truly one of the greatest places to work. Concentrating on a broad civil and criminal practices, these attorneys represent a broad spectrum of clients who are industry leaders, both nationally and internationally, including publicly traded companies, privately held companies, financial institutions and foreign corporations. Although founded primarily to serve clients in a corporate capacity, this firm now offers expertise in financial institutions (large practice), IP, employee benefits, litigation, real estate, tax, trusts and estates and health care. This firm is looking for attorneys with top academic credentials and it attracts many candidates who have practiced at major law firms. Associates seem happy here -- perhaps because they are allowed to choose areas of concentration and their average billables are lower than at other comparable firms. Associates love the non-competitive environment here. These attorneys are extremely cooperative with one another and are focused on the growth and development of the firm. The professional development programs here are exceptional. This firm definitely gets our gold star for its high-quality work, great atmosphere and investment in the development of its attorneys.