Attorney - Transactional and Regulatory Practice

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an attorney to join its Lansing, Michigan office. The ideal candidate will have experience in transactional, regulatory, and government affairs matters, and will contribute to the firm's strategic growth in the mid-Michigan market by serving clients with complex compliance and business needs.

Duties

• Advise clients on business and regulatory matters, including corporate governance and commercial transactions.
• Provide guidance on compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in various industries.
• Conduct regulatory analysis and advise on risk management and administrative proceedings.
• Engage with lawmakers and regulatory bodies to advocate for clients' interests.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver integrated solutions combining regulatory insight with transactional execution.
• Support business development efforts in regulatory-driven industries.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in transactional and/or regulatory practice areas.
• Experience in political, legislative, or multi-client advocacy.
• Strong research, drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Michigan regulatory and administrative agencies is a plus.
• Excellent communication abilities to explain complex regulatory concepts.
• Interest in contributing to the firm's strategic expansion in Lansing.

Education

• Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed or willing to become licensed and in good standing to practice law in Michigan.

Skills

• Established client base or a portable book of business.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401k with employer contribution or match.
• 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.