Business Law Associate or Senior Counsel

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a skilled mid- to senior-level attorney to join its Business Law team in Phoenix, AZ. This position offers flexible scheduling, including full-time or part-time options and remote work arrangements. The role focuses on business and commercial law, with an emphasis on commercial contracts.

Duties

• Review, draft, revise, and negotiate sophisticated agreements, including supply agreements and other complex commercial documents.
• Manage intricate commercial matters efficiently and effectively.
• Collaborate with attorneys and business professionals across multiple markets.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in business law and commercial contract review.
• Demonstrated ability to draft, review, revise, and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent organizational, drafting, and analytical skills.
• Prior in-house counsel experience is a plus, but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Arizona.

Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage complex commercial matters efficiently.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options, including remote work arrangements.
• Partner-track and non-partner-track opportunities.

This very large firm handles virtually all types of litigation and transactional law. They have several offices across the United States, and they have been a legal powerhouse in the Midwest for a long time. The firm's size allows it to handle the most complex transactions and cases, and its clients include many Fortune 500 companies. The attorneys at this firm are a diverse group, and excellent opportunities for training and mentoring are available. Associates are allowed to choose the practice areas and specific assignments that interest them, and the billable hours requirements are reasonable, so attorneys can have lives outside of the office.