Corporate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Corporate Attorney to join its Business Practice Group in Lansing, MI. This role involves corporate counseling, commercial transactions, and governance matters. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising clients on business matters, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and a strong understanding of corporate governance practices.

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 and in-house legal teams on operational and contractual matters.
• Support financing and internal restructuring transactions.
• Maintain corporate records and assist with corporate compliance.
• Partner with clients as a trusted advisor on legal needs.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups, including tax and real estate.

Requirements

• At least four years of corporate or business law experience.
• Significant experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Strong exposure to corporate counseling and governance.
• Experience managing multiple matters independently.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical advice.
• Exceptional organizational skills and responsiveness.
• 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

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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 law firm has offices in eight cities and was established in the early 1930s. There are nearly 220 attorneys working in the areas of construction, securities, automotive, financial services, higher education, mining, concierge medicine, oil and gas, family offices, life sciences, document management, antitrust and unfair competition, restructuring and insolvency law, employee benefit litigation, copyright law, patent prosecution and portfolio management, consumer product safety law, employment litigation and energy.