Attorney - Corporate / Real Estate Transactions

Law firm; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

A well respected Michigan-based law firm seeks a motivated and detail-oriented transactional attorney with experience in corporate transactions, commercial real estate transactions, or both. The role emphasizes drafting, negotiating, and advising on business matters to support client objectives.

The ideal candidate will have a JD, active Michigan bar, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to guide clients through complex deals and closing processes.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the applicable state bar.
• Prior experience handling corporate transactions, commercial real estate transactions, or related transactional matters.
• Strong contract drafting, review, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively with other attorneys and professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound business judgment.
• A client-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of transactional agreements and legal documents.
• Advise clients on business transactions, contract matters, and commercial arrangements.
• Structure, negotiate, and facilitate corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, business formations, entity structuring, and ownership transfers, as applicable.
• Handle commercial real estate transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, property acquisitions and dispositions, and related due diligence, as applicable.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence to identify and address potential legal and business risks.
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, brokers, business owners, and other relevant parties to facilitate transactions.
• Manage multiple matters, monitor deadlines, and ensure transactions progress efficiently toward closing.
• Identify potential issues and develop practical, business-oriented solutions that align with clients' objectives.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide responsive, high-quality legal service.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Client-focused

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

My client, a well respected Michigan based law firm, is looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Transactional Attorney with experience in corporate transactions, commercial real estate transactions, or both.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in transactional law, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to guide clients through complex business and real estate matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of transactional agreements and legal documents.
• Advise clients on business transactions, contract matters, and commercial arrangements.
• Structure, negotiate, and facilitate corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, business formations, entity structuring, and ownership transfers, as applicable.
• Handle commercial real estate transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, property acquisitions and dispositions, and related due diligence, as applicable.
• Conduct legal research and due diligence to identify and address potential legal and business risks.
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, brokers, business owners, and other relevant parties to facilitate transactions.
• Manage multiple matters, monitor deadlines, and ensure transactions progress efficiently toward closing.
• Identify potential issues and develop practical, business-oriented solutions that align with clients' objectives.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide responsive, high-quality legal service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license and good standing with the applicable state bar.
• Prior experience handling corporate transactions, commercial real estate transactions, or related transactional matters.
• Strong contract drafting, review, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively with other attorneys and professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and sound business judgment.
• A client-focused approach and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:

• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A).
• Corporate governance, entity formation, and business structuring.
• Business purchases and sales.
• Commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
• Commercial leasing and lease negotiations.
• Real estate purchase and sale agreements.
• Transactional due diligence and closing documentation.
• General commercial contracts and business agreements.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is betwen $130k-210k base. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.