Business Attorney - Corporate Transactions & M&A

Horgan Law Firm; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits offered

Direct collaboration with firm leaders

Meaningful client contact

Job summary

Horgan Law Firm in Omaha, NE, seeks a Business Attorney focusing on corporate transactions and M&A to work with business owners and leadership on deals and day-to-day counsel.

The attorney will draft and negotiate contracts, advise on formation and governance, oversee mergers and closings, and act as outside counsel to help clients grow responsibly while delivering practical legal solutions. This is a full-time, on-site role with meaningful client contact and collaboration with leadership.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and an active Nebraska law license, or eligibility for prompt admission.
• Experience in transactional, corporate, or business law with strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify material issues, explain tradeoffs, and recommend practical solutions.
• Attention to detail and the judgment to take ownership of matters while knowing when to collaborate.
• Strong organization, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Professional, responsive approach to client service and an interest in building long-term client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and other business agreements.
• Advise on entity formation, ownership structure, governance, operating agreements, and shareholder agreements.
• Handle mergers, acquisitions, and business sales, including letters of intent, due diligence, purchase agreements, and closing documents.
• Serve as outside counsel to businesses on day-to-day legal questions, risk management, and strategic decisions.
• Manage matters and transaction deadlines, coordinate with clients and other advisors, and communicate clearly throughout each engagement.
• Contribute to the firm’s growth by developing client relationships and participating in business development.

Skills

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Ownership and collaboration

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Nebraska bar admission or eligibility

Iowa admission a plus

Job description

Business Attorney - Corporate Transactions & M&A

Horgan Law is seeking an attorney to help business owners build, buy, operate, and grow their companies. This role offers direct client contact, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to work closely with firm leadership on corporate transactions and ongoing business counsel.

We are a boutique Omaha firm representing entrepreneurs, closely held businesses, and institutional clients. Our clients look to us for careful legal work, sound judgment, and practical advice that moves their business forward.

THE WORK

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and other business agreements.
• Advise on entity formation, ownership structure, governance, operating agreements, and shareholder agreements.
• Handle mergers, acquisitions, and business sales, including letters of intent, due diligence, purchase agreements, and closing documents.
• Serve as outside counsel to businesses on day-to-day legal questions, risk management, and strategic decisions.
• Manage matters and transaction deadlines, coordinate with clients and other advisors, and communicate clearly throughout each engagement.
• Contribute to the firm’s growth by developing client relationships and participating in business development.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and an active Nebraska law license, or eligibility for prompt admission. Iowa admission is a plus.
• Experience in transactional, corporate, or business law, with strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• The ability to identify material issues, explain tradeoffs, and recommend practical solutions.
• Attention to detail and the judgment to take ownership of matters while knowing when to collaborate.
• Strong organization, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• A professional, responsive approach to client service and an interest in building long-term client relationships.

WHY HORGAN LAW

• Above Market Compensation, commensurate with experience.
• Full benefits offered.
• Direct collaboration with experienced attorneys and firm leadership.
• Meaningful client contact and substantive responsibility on business and transactional matters.
• A boutique firm with modern practice technology.

This is a full-time, on-site position in Omaha, Nebraska.