Business & Transactional Attorney

Private Law Practice; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Wealth Law Group is seeking an experienced attorney to solve complex business problems, negotiate transactions, and develop long-term client relationships. You will manage business and transactional matters independently while knowing when to collaborate with senior attorneys.

The role combines strong legal analysis with practical business judgment, ownership of client matters, and proactive communication. You’ll work closely with tax and insurance professionals.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and Utah Bar in good standing.
• Five+ years in business, corporate, or transactional law.
• Ability to independently manage matters with sound judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Experience drafting and negotiating business agreements.
• Proven ability to build client relationships and provide practical advice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Structure and document business acquisitions, asset purchases, stock purchases, and sales.
• Conduct due diligence for acquisitions, financing, and other matters.
• Draft letters of intent, purchase agreements, disclosures, and closing documents.
• Manage transaction timelines and closings.
• Form and organize LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and other entities.
• Prepare operating agreements, shareholder agreements, bylaws, and resolutions.
• Advise on entity structure, governance, and business planning.
• Serve as outside general counsel for closely held businesses.
• Identify risks and propose practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Collaborate with accountants, financial advisors, bankers, and other professionals.
• Maintain organized matter files and enter time daily.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Client relations

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Utah State Bar in good standing

Job description

At Private Wealth Law Group, we serve business owners, entrepreneurs, and closely held companies by providing sophisticated legal counsel on business transactions, corporate governance, and outside general counsel matters. Our attorneys become trusted advisors, helping clients navigate the legal challenges that come with building, growing, acquiring, and selling successful businesses.

Our legal team works alongside tax and insurance professionals to help clients address interconnected issues and make informed decisions about their businesses and personal wealth.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced attorney who enjoys solving complex business problems, negotiating transactions, and developing long-term client relationships.

The ideal candidate combines strong legal analysis with practical business judgment, takes ownership of client matters, and communicates clearly and proactively. This person should be comfortable managing business and transactional matters independently while recognizing when to collaborate with senior attorneys or other specialists.

What You’ll Do

Business Transactions

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements.
• Structure and document business acquisitions, asset purchases, stock purchases, and business sales.
• Conduct legal due diligence for acquisitions, financing transactions, and other business matters.
• Draft letters of intent, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and closing documents.
• Manage transaction timelines and coordinate closings and post-closing matters.

Corporate & Business Planning

• Form and organize LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and other business entities.
• Prepare operating agreements, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, bylaws, and corporate resolutions.
• Advise clients on entity structure, governance, ownership transitions, and business planning.
• Assist with corporate restructurings, conversions, mergers, and dissolutions.

Outside General Counsel Services

• Serve as outside general counsel for closely held businesses.
• Advise clients on legal issues affecting their day-to-day operations and long-term goals.
• Identify legal risks and recommend practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Collaborate with clients’ accountants, financial advisors, bankers, and other professionals.
• Build lasting advisory relationships with business owners and executives.
• Provide professional, responsive client service and clear, actionable advice.
• Take ownership of matters from initial engagement through completion.
• Manage multiple matters, establish priorities, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Communicate proactively with clients about progress, decisions, and next steps.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, administrative staff, and our affiliated tax and insurance teams.
• Maintain organized matter files and enter time accurately each day.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Utah State Bar.
• Five or more years of experience practicing business, corporate, or transactional law.
• Demonstrated experience drafting and negotiating business agreements.
• Ability to independently manage matters appropriate to your experience, with sound judgment about when to seek additional guidance.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain sophisticated legal concepts in practical business terms.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• A demonstrated commitment to professionalism, accountability, and client service.

Experience independently leading business acquisitions or sales from initial planning through closing is preferred.

Performance Expectations

• Meet an annual requirement of 1,800 billable hours, with a monthly target of 150 hours.
• Enter time daily and maintain accurate, complete billing records.
• Deliver thorough, high-quality legal work and practical recommendations.
• Manage matters efficiently while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Keep clients and colleagues informed throughout each engagement.
• Strengthen client relationships and identify opportunities for the firm to address additional client needs.
• Contribute to a collaborative team through preparation, accountability, and continued professional development.

Why Join Private Wealth Law Group?

• Work directly with business owners and entrepreneurs as a trusted legal advisor.
• Handle meaningful transactions and ongoing business matters with a direct impact on clients’ businesses.
• Develop long-term client relationships through outside general counsel work.
• Collaborate with an experienced legal team and affiliated tax and insurance professionals.
• Build your skills through substantive responsibility, professional development, and opportunities for long-term career growth.

Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.