Business Attorney

The Agency; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agency is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join its growing business law practice representing privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, and established companies across industries. This role is based in Fort Wayne, Indiana and involves handling sophisticated transactional matters from inception through closing in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

The position emphasizes direct client interaction and end-to-end transaction management, with opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate or business transactional law experience.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities.
• Experience with mergers, acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial contracts preferred.
• Ability to independently manage multiple transactions and client matters.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and business agreements
• Advise clients on business formation, corporate governance, and ongoing operational matters
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, business sales, and ownership transitions
• Structure and document business transactions, including asset and stock purchases
• Support commercial financing transactions and secured lending matters
• Conduct legal due diligence and assist with transaction closings
• Counsel clients on risk management, corporate compliance, and strategic business decisions

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Client communication

Job description

Our client is seeking a Corporate Associate Attorney to join its growing business law practice representing privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, and established companies across a wide range of industries. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys serving as a trusted business advisor and handling sophisticated transactional matters from inception through closing. The position offers the opportunity to work directly with clients on complex corporate transactions in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and business agreements
• Advise clients on business formation, corporate governance, and ongoing operational matters
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, business sales, and ownership transitions
• Structure and document business transactions, including asset and stock purchases
• Support commercial financing transactions and secured lending matters
• Conduct legal due diligence and assist with transaction closings
• Counsel clients on risk management, corporate compliance, and strategic business decisions

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of corporate or business transactional legal experience
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and commercial transactions preferred
• Ability to independently manage multiple transactions and client matters
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills

This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate attorney seeking sophisticated transactional work, meaningful client interaction, and long-term professional growth within a well-established business law practice.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Agency Recruiting follows Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) guidelines and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.