Commercial Transactional Attorney

Orion Placement; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

HSA/FSA options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Orion Placement is assisting a well-established law firm in Freehold, NJ, seeking a transactional attorney to handle a variety of commercial contracts and business matters. You will work directly with businesses and individuals on sophisticated deals, draft and negotiate agreements, and provide practical legal advice.

The role emphasizes collaboration, growth, and client service, with on-site work and limited remote flexibility for emergencies.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of commercial transactional law experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Business-minded approach with attention to detail.
• Interest in business development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts and business agreements.
• Advise clients on business transactions, corporate governance, and day-to-day legal matters.
• Assist with business formations, mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and entity restructurings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, agreements, and transactional documents.
• Participate in due diligence and support complex commercial transactions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing practical business-focused legal advice.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Participate in networking and business development initiatives to help grow the firm's transactional practice.

Job description

• Join a respected, established law firm with a diverse commercial and business law practice.
• Work directly with businesses, entrepreneurs, and individuals on sophisticated transactional matters.
• Gain broad exposure to contract negotiations, business transactions, and corporate counseling.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
• Enjoy long-term career growth with opportunities to develop client relationships and expand your practice.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Location: Freehold, New Jersey – On-site. Join our collaborative office where attorneys work closely together every day. Limited remote flexibility is available only for weekends or emergency situations.

Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey and have 1+ year of commercial transactional law experience. Candidates with more senior experience, as well as those coming from in-house or solo practice backgrounds, are encouraged to apply if they have relevant transactional experience and are within commuting distance of Freehold.

About Us

We are a well-established, full-service law firm dedicated to helping businesses and individuals achieve their goals through practical legal counsel and exceptional client service. Our attorneys work collaboratively across multiple practice areas, providing clients with comprehensive legal solutions while fostering a supportive environment where professionals can grow and succeed. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts and business agreements.
• Advise clients on business transactions, corporate governance, and day-to-day legal matters.
• Assist with business formations, mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and entity restructurings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, agreements, and transactional documents.
• Participate in due diligence and support complex commercial transactions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while providing practical business-focused legal advice.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
• Participate in networking and business development initiatives to help grow the firm's transactional practice.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of commercial transactional law experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship abilities.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously.
• Business-minded approach with attention to detail.
• Interest in business development is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a collaborative team that values professionalism, mentorship, and long-term career development. Our attorneys enjoy meaningful client relationships, sophisticated transactional work, and the opportunity to build successful practices within a supportive and respected firm. We offer excellent benefits including health, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA/FSA options, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off.