Corporate/Real Estate Attorney

Detroit office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks corporate and/or real estate attorney with experience. The candidate will perform the general duties of a corporate and/or real estate attorney including creating legal documents and managing and advising clients on legal transactions in the corporate and/or real estate practice areas. Will prepare regulatory filings and governance documents, such as bylaws and capitalization plans. Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses. Must have experience in drafting and negotiating business transaction agreements, including buy-sell agreements, mergers and acquisition agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, non-compete and employment agreements. Should have experience in mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; partnerships, LLCs and joint ventures. Tax knowledge is a plus. Should have experience in drafting and negotiating real estate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, commercial lease agreements (office, retail, industrial), and conveyance documents. Experience reviewing and resolving title and survey issues, handling all aspects of due diligence, and coordinating closings needed. Must be proficient in the use of on-line legal research services and other available legal resources. Portable book of business is preferred. Must be admitted to a State Bar in the United States (preferably Michigan).

The candidate should have organizational and project management skills. Must have excellent research and writing skills. Should have excellent communication skills (both oral and written). Must have sound and independent judgment. Must be able to work independently with minimal or no supervision. Must be able to manage new and existing client relationships. Is actively involved in activities resulting in business development. Must be a graduate of an accredited law school.

One of the largest and established law firms based in Michigan, with offices in Michigan and elsewhere, this firm has played and continues to play significant role in industrial and manufacturing industries in and around Detroit. This is a full service law firm, whose practice area includes corporate, litigation, tax, intellectual property, and other types of law. The firm has an impressive list of global clients. The lawyers graduated from both regional and national law schools, with high academic honors. The environment at the firm is collegial, but lawyers are expected to work hard and long. Fortunately, lawyers are compensated well at the firm, and generally its lawyers enjoy their work and their colleagues. An excellent opportunity awaits outstanding attorneys with top credentials.