Business Law Associate or Senior Counsel

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a skilled mid- to senior-level attorney to join their Business Law team in Phoenix, AZ. This position offers flexible scheduling and structure, 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.
• Handle business-to-business supply agreements and complex commercial documents.
• Manage intricate commercial matters efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in business law and commercial contract review.
• Proven ability to draft, review, revise, and negotiate complex agreements.
• Experience with manufacturers in business-to-business arrangements preferred.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to collaborate with attorneys and business professionals across markets.
• Prior big law and in-house counsel experience is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Arizona.

Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent drafting and organizational abilities.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule and structure.
• Remote work options available.

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.