Business Attorney, Employment

Creative Planning; United States; Sur place; USD 120 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Creative Planning seeks a Business Attorney specializing in employment matters to counsel our business clients on structuring, mergers and acquisitions, and succession planning, with a focus on employment-related legal issues.

The role involves drafting and negotiating employment agreements, termination documents, and covenants, while identifying risks and providing strategic guidance to protect client interests. A strong client-facing, adaptable mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with the bar of at least one state.
• 5+ years of business law experience.
• Ability to present complex planning and transaction concepts to clients.
• Ability to draft and review documents with a high degree of accuracy.

Responsabilités

• Provide counsel to business clients on employment-related legal issues.
• Review and advise on employment agreements and related documentation.
• Draft, prepare, and negotiate employment agreements for business-owner clients.
• Advise on non-solicitation, non-compete, and other restrictive covenants.
• Provide proactive, client-focused legal guidance and risk assessment.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver practical counsel, serving as primary contact for business clients.

Connaissances

Business law

Drafting accuracy

Client communication

Formation

Juris Doctorate

Outils

Microsoft Office

Description du poste

The Business Attorney, Employment’s primary job responsibility is to provide counsel to the firm’s business clients, including with respect to entity structuring, development and implementation of mergers, acquisitions and other transactions, development and implementation of business succession plans, and employment law matters, with a particular focus on advising clients regarding employment-related legal issues.

JOB DUTIES

• Review and advise clients on employment agreements, including agreements presented in connection with prospective employment opportunities.
• Draft, prepare, and negotiate employment agreements on behalf of business-owner clients hiring employees, primarily supporting Business Services clients.
• Review and prepare termination agreements, separation agreements, and related employment documentation.
• Advise clients on non-solicitation, non-compete, and other restrictive covenant provisions, including their implications and enforceability.
• Provide legal guidance on employment-related matters, identifying potential risks and recommending strategies to protect clients’ interests.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver practical, client-focused legal counsel tailored to each client’s employment needs.Serves as the primary point of contact for the firm’s business clients
• Uses legal expertise to assist in the firm’s business clients as described in the job summary above
• Displays a positive attitude and willingness to adapt in a rapidly changing environment

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Juris Doctorate
• Licensed and in good standing with the bar of at least one state
• 5+ years of business law experience
• Ability to present complex planning and transaction concepts to clients
• Ability to draft and review documents with a great degree of accuracy

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office preferred