Associate Attorney-Business Practice Group

LightStone Law; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

LightStone Law seeks an Associate Attorney with 1–5 years of experience to join our Business Practice Group. This full-time, in-person role offers the chance to develop sophisticated transactional skills while working directly with experienced attorneys and a diverse client base.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating business agreements, assisting with formation and governance, supporting mergers and acquisitions, and conducting research.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Michigan Bar.
• 1-5 years in business, corporate, or transactional law.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, and a collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate business and commercial agreements.
• Assist clients with business formation, governance, restructuring and dissolution matters.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and other business transactions.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues.
• Assist with entity maintenance, corporate governance, and compliance matters.
• Participate in due diligence for business transactions.
• Advise clients on day-to-day legal issues affecting closely held businesses and entrepreneurs.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, accountants, lenders, and other professionals.
• Contribute to business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to provide comprehensive legal solutions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

LightStone Law is seeking a motivated Associate Attorney with 1-5 years of experience to join our Business Practice Group. This position offers an excellent opportunity for an early-career attorney to develop sophisticated transactional skills while working directly with experienced attorneys and a diverse client base.

The ideal candidate is intellectually curious, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering exceptional client service. This attorney will have meaningful client interaction, increasing responsibility, and opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a variety of business and commercial agreements
• Assist clients with business formation, governance, restructuring and dissolution matters
• Support mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and other business transactions
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues
• Assist with entity maintenance, corporate governance, and compliance matters
• Participate in due diligence for business transactions
• Advise clients on day-to-day legal issues affecting closely held businesses and entrepreneurs
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, accountants, lenders, and other professionals
• Contribute to business development initiatives and maintain strong client relationships
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to provide comprehensive legal solutions

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the Michigan Bar
• 1-5 years of experience in business, corporate, commercial, or transactional law
• Strong legal research, writing and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate initiative, sound judgement, and a collaborative mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience drafting and negotiating contracts
• Exposure to corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, commercial finance, or real estate transactions
• Experience working with closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, or family-owned companies
• Interest in developing client relationships and contributing to firm growth

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person