Business Attorney

Mercury HR, LLC; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private office

Bonus potential

Paid continuing education

Bar admissions support

Paid holidays

Accrued PTO

Job summary

Mercury HR, LLC represents a well-established boutique law firm in Montgomery, Ohio seeking an experienced Business Attorney to handle business transactions and ongoing support for local business owners. This on-site role offers autonomy, a strong support team, and a clear path toward partnership as the practice grows.

The ideal candidate will advise on entity formation, succession planning, and related real estate transactions, while actively cultivating a personal book of business and

Qualifications

• Active Ohio license to practice law.
• Experience in business law and related transactions.
• Ability to build and grow a personal book of business quickly.
• Comfortable working on-site most of the time.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in business matters, including creation of entities and assisting in purchase/sale of small businesses.
• Manage and grow a book of business and develop client relationships for new opportunities.
• Counsel on business law issues, including succession planning and entity structuring.
• Oversee real estate transactions related to estate and business needs.
• Collaborate with firm attorneys and staff to provide exceptional client service and ensure compliance.

Skills

Business law experience

Book of business cultivation

On-site availability

Ohio attorney license

Job description

Location: Montgomery, OH (On-site with flexibility for life’s little moments)

Overview

My client is a well-established boutique law firm in Montgomery, Ohio is seeking an experienced Business Attorney to join theteam. This role focuses on business transactions, such as purchase and sale of businesses, as well as day to day support of local business owners and leaders. The right candidate will step into meaningful client work immediately and have the opportunity for partnership in the future.

This is primarily an on-site position, but we understand that life happens—occasional flexibility is welcomed when needed. We provide the autonomy you need to succeed, a strong support team, and a thriving client base to help you build your practice further.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in various business matters, including creation of business entities, assisting in the purchase and sale of small businesses
• Manage and grow a book of business — bringing existing clients or having the ability to build one quickly is essential.
• Counsel on business law issues, including succession planning and entity structuring.
• Oversee real estate transactions related to estate and business needs.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships while growing your own book of business.
• Work collaboratively with the firm’s attorneys and staff to provide exceptional client service.
• Ensure all work complies with Ohio legal and ethical standards.
• Contribute to the growth of the firm, networking, and representing the firm in the community.
• Maintain an organized and proactive approach to billing and client communication.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Currently practicing attorney, licensed in Ohio.
• Experience in business law and related transactions .
• A book of business and the ability to build one quickly.
• Comfortable working on-site most of the time.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Kentucky or Indiana.

What We Offer

• Partner path potential for the right candidate.
• Support staff — and the ability to bring your own support staff if needed.
• A private office (no cubicles).
• A Montgomery, Ohio location with an established client base.
• Bonus potential based on performance and revenue.
• Paid continuing education and bar admissions.
• 21 PTO days per year (accrued) plus 12 paid holidays.
• Autonomous, independent work environment — if you get the work done and billable, fantastic! No micromanagement.

Compensation

• Salary is fluid and commensurate with experience and book of business.

ADA & Equal Opportunity Statement

This position requires frequent sitting, standing, and working at a computer. Occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs may be required. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.