Business Law Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a skilled Business Law Attorney licensed in Minnesota. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in various aspects of business law, including entity formation, structure and governance, contract negotiation, tax and regulatory compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and succession planning. The candidate should possess transactional solid and project management skills and have a minimum of five years of practice in the field.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on business law matters.
• Assist clients with entity formation, structure, and governance.
• Negotiate and draft contracts for clients.
• Ensure clients comply with tax and regulatory requirements.
• Handle mergers and acquisitions for clients.
• Assist clients with succession planning.

Requirements:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Minnesota.
• Minimum of five years of experience practicing business law.
• Strong understanding of entity formation, contract negotiation, tax compliance, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota.

Skills:

• Proficiency in business law principles and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

This mid-sized law firm represents clients in matters related to commercial, government, employment, municipal bonds, personal injury, litigation, real estate, securities, estate planning and wills, probate, family, divorce and bankruptcy law. Its clients range from individuals to large companies. The firm hires from regional law schools. The firm is known as a strong full service firm for its size and mostly represents mid-sized companies. Its lawyers seem to get along with one another, and its compensation is average for Minnesota.