Corporate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Corporate Attorney to join its Business Practice Group in Midland, MI. This role involves corporate counseling, commercial transactions, and governance matters, requiring significant experience in advising clients and drafting complex agreements.

Duties

• Advise clients on general corporate matters, including entity formation and governance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements such as vendor and confidentiality agreements.
• Provide legal advice to business teams on operational and contractual matters.
• Support financing and internal restructuring transactions.
• Maintain corporate records and assist with compliance.
• Partner with clients as a trusted advisor on legal needs.
• Collaborate with attorneys across various practice groups.

Requirements

• At least four years of corporate or business law experience.
• Experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Exposure to corporate governance and general corporate counseling.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate legal concepts into business advice.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Collaborative mindset and team-oriented work style.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Admission to the Michigan Bar, or ability to become licensed in Michigan.

Skills

• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide business-focused legal advice.

Benefits

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

This Michigan-based law firm provides a broad range of legal services to clients and is one of the most successful and largest law firms in the state. Its key practice areas include advertising and marketing law, information technology transactions, business and corporate services, labor and employment law, litigation and dispute resolution, and employee benefits and executive compensation. The firm has offices in 9 Michigan locations including Detroit and Grand Rapids.