Attorney - Transactional

Law firm; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing MN law firm is seeking a transactional attorney to join our team. The role covers business and corporate law, agriculture and agribusiness, finance and banking, real estate, and trusts and estates.

You will advise businesses and individuals on transactional matters, draft and negotiate contracts, perform due diligence, and guide clients through closings. Collaboration with other practice groups and strong client service are essential; Minnesota bar admission or eligibility is required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Minnesota bar admission, or eligibility to obtain admission before beginning practice.
• Transactional experience in one or more relevant practice areas.
• Strong drafting, research, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and work collaboratively.
• Attention to detail, sound professional judgment, and a commitment to client service.

Responsibilities

• Advise businesses, individuals, financial institutions, and agricultural clients on transactional matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Handle transactions within the attorney’s areas of experience, which may include business acquisitions, entity formation, financing, real estate purchases and sales, leasing, or estate and succession planning.
• Conduct due diligence, identify legal risks, and guide clients through transaction closings.
• Provide practical counsel aligned with clients’ business and personal objectives.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to address complex client needs.
• Manage deadlines and maintain clear, responsive communication with clients and other parties.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

My client, a growing MN law firm is looking for a Transactional Attorney to join our team. Theyre open to attorneys with experience in any of their transactional practice areas, including business and corporate law, agriculture and agribusiness, finance and banking, real estate, and trusts and estates.

Responsibilities

• Advise businesses, individuals, financial institutions, and agricultural clients on transactional matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.
• Handle transactions within the attorney’s areas of experience, which may include business acquisitions, entity formation, financing, real estate purchases and sales, leasing, or estate and succession planning.
• Conduct due diligence, identify legal risks, and guide clients through transaction closings.
• Provide practical counsel aligned with clients’ business and personal objectives.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to address complex client needs.
• Manage deadlines and maintain clear, responsive communication with clients and other parties.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Minnesota bar admission, or eligibility to obtain admission before beginning practice.
• Transactional experience in one or more relevant practice areas.
• Strong drafting, research, analytical, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters independently and work collaboratively.
• Attention to detail, sound professional judgment, and a commitment to client service.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $120k-180k base. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.