Commercial Contracts Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced attorney to join its Business Practice Group in Lansing, MI. This role focuses on commercial transactions, primarily responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial agreements. The ideal candidate will have experience advising clients on business matters and managing commercial agreements.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements such as vendor, customer, services, licensing, and confidentiality agreements.
• Counsel clients on contract strategy and business operations.
• Support financing and internal restructuring transactions.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups, including tax, labor and employment, and real estate.

Requirements

• Two plus years of corporate or business law experience.
• Strong background in commercial contracting and general corporate counseling.
• Exposure to finance transactions, private equity portfolio company work, or corporate reorganizations.
• Experience working directly with clients and managing multiple matters independently.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to provide practical, business-focused advice.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

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 the ability to become licensed in Michigan.

Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently.
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401k with employer contribution or match depending on plan design.
• Firm holidays.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Wellness program.
• 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.