Business Law Associate Attorney

Orion Placement; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 105,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Columbus, OH seeks an attorney to join its established team on-site. You will advise businesses and entrepreneurs on corporate and commercial matters, handle agreements, and support formations, governance, and M&A activity.

The role requires a J.D., active Ohio Bar, and 3+ years of relevant experience. You will work closely with senior attorneys, manage deadlines, and provide practical, business-focused legal guidance in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active Ohio Bar admission in good standing is required.
• 3+ years of business, transactional, corporate, or commercial law experience.
• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent legal writing, analytical, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Advise businesses and clients on corporate, commercial, and general business matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of business and commercial agreements.
• Assist with business formations, organizational matters, and governance.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, business sales, and other corporate transactions.
• Prepare transactional documents and conduct legal research and memos.

Skills

Contract drafting

Legal research

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $105,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established, respected legal team where your work directly supports businesses, business owners, and entrepreneurs.
• Handle meaningful corporate and transactional matters with increasing responsibility and direct client exposure.
• Gain broad experience across contracts, business formations, corporate governance, M&A, due diligence, and commercial transactions.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys who value mentorship, collaboration, and practical problem-solving.
• Build lasting client relationships while developing your practice and positioning yourself for long-term career growth and potential partnership.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off, parental leave, and professional development assistance.

Location: Columbus, OH. This is a fully on-site opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and clients in person.

Note: Must have an active Ohio Bar license in good standing and 3+ years of directly relevant business, transactional, corporate, or commercial law experience.

About Us

We are an established law firm serving businesses, families, and individuals with a relationship-driven approach to legal counsel. Our team values teamwork, integrity, dedication, and service while encouraging attorneys to build meaningful client relationships and grow professionally. Confidential Employer

Job Description

• Advise businesses, business owners, and other clients on corporate, commercial, contractual, and general business matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of business and commercial agreements.
• Assist with business formations, organizational matters, entity structuring, and corporate governance.
• Support mergers and acquisitions, business sales, and other corporate and transactional matters.
• Prepare corporate resolutions, consents, agreements, and related transactional documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda, correspondence, and other written work product.
• Perform due diligence and assist with transaction closings and post-closing matters.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and other professionals.
• Develop a strong understanding of client businesses and provide practical, business-focused legal guidance.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines with increasing independence while collaborating with senior attorneys and other legal professionals.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Ohio Bar admission and good standing.
• 3+ years of business, transactional, corporate, or commercial law experience.
• Strong contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication abilities.
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
• Sound professional judgment and a strong client-service mindset.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
• Experience with legal research tools and standard legal technology.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to work on substantive business and transactional matters while developing close relationships with clients and experienced attorneys. We foster a supportive, team-oriented environment where initiative is valued, professional growth is encouraged, and attorneys can build a long-term career with meaningful opportunities for advancement, mentorship, community involvement, and potential partnership.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance