Corporate and Real Estate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Corporate and Real Estate Attorney to join its office in Muskegon, MI. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience in mergers and acquisitions, negotiating and drafting real estate, corporate, and commercial agreements, and corporate governance and compliance. Candidates must demonstrate strong business development skills and possess excellent drafting and communication abilities. A license to practice law in Michigan, or the ability to obtain one, is required.

Duties

• Negotiate and draft real estate, corporate, and commercial agreements.
• Advise on mergers and acquisitions and corporate governance.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Engage in business development activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of four years of relevant legal experience.
• Strong business development skills.
• Excellent drafting and communication abilities.
• Licensed to practice law in Michigan or eligible to become licensed.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Michigan.

Skills

• Proficiency in drafting legal documents.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401k with employer contribution or match.
• Generous PTO and leave policies.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Wellness program.
• Employee assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.

With four offices in Michigan and over 150 attorneys, this is truly one of the greatest places to work. Concentrating on a broad civil and criminal practices, these attorneys represent a broad spectrum of clients who are industry leaders, both nationally and internationally, including publicly traded companies, privately held companies, financial institutions and foreign corporations. Although founded primarily to serve clients in a corporate capacity, this firm now offers expertise in financial institutions (large practice), IP, employee benefits, litigation, real estate, tax, trusts and estates and health care. This firm is looking for attorneys with top academic credentials and it attracts many candidates who have practiced at major law firms. Associates seem happy here -- perhaps because they are allowed to choose areas of concentration and their average billables are lower than at other comparable firms. Associates love the non-competitive environment here. These attorneys are extremely cooperative with one another and are focused on the growth and development of the firm. The professional development programs here are exceptional. This firm definitely gets our gold star for its high-quality work, great atmosphere and investment in the development of its attorneys.