Business & Real Estate Senior Associate / Senior Counsel

Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable law firm seeks a Business & Real Estate Senior Associate / Senior Counsel to join their team in Michigan. The ideal candidate will have 2-6 years of legal experience, be licensed to practice in Michigan, and possess skills in business and real estate transactions. This role includes preparing corporate documents, serving as counsel, and handling real estate matters, with a comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous retirement plan match

Qualifications

• Two to six years of legal experience post-J.D. preferred.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice in Michigan.
• Experience with outside general counsel.
• Ability to work with a diverse client base.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents for business organizations including formation and acquisitions.
• Serve as outside general business counsel.
• Handle real estate acquisition and disposition matters.

Skills

Experience with business organizations

Experience with real estate transactions

Ability to work with various types of businesses

Job description

Overview

Smith Haughey Rice and Roegge (Smith Haughey) seeks a Business & Real Estate Senior Associate / Senior Counsel to join the team in our Holland, MI office. Smith Haughey was established in 1941 and serves clients in communities across Michigan. We are committed to excellence and high achievement, and we believe the quality of our people defines the quality of our law firm.

The successful candidate will have a strong academic record and the enthusiasm for a career in business and real estate. Experience with documents for business organizations (formation, terms and conditions, mergers and acquisitions) as well as outside general business counsel and real estate acquisition and disposition is preferred. Two to six years of experience practicing law post-J.D. is preferred. Candidates must be licensed (or willing and able to become licensed) and be in good standing to practice law in Michigan. The associate attorney will have the opportunity to work with various types of businesses, including private and publicly traded corporations, non-profits, and other organizations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare documents for business organizations, including corporate formation, terms and conditions, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Serve as outside general business counsel.
• Handle real estate acquisition and disposition matters.

Qualifications

• Two to six years of legal experience post-J.D. preferred.
• Licensed (or willing and able to become licensed) and in good standing to practice in Michigan.
• Experience with outside general counsel and real estate transactions.
• Ability to work with various types of businesses, including private and publicly traded corporations, non-profits, and other organizations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, life, short and long-term disability) and a generous retirement plan match.

Application

Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, references, and representative writing samples to Jessie LaHaie at [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, Smith Haughey is committed to a diverse, multicultural work environment. Smith Haughey does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, creed, gender, gender identity, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.