Commercial Transactions Attorney — Growth & Client Focus

Orion Placement; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; 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 seeking a qualified attorney to join a respected New Jersey law firm specializing in commercial and business law. You will work directly with businesses and individuals on sophisticated transactional matters, drafting and negotiating contracts and advising on governance and structuring.

This role requires NJ licensure and 1+ year of commercial transactional experience, with opportunities for long-term growth, client development, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in New Jersey.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client relations

Communication skills

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a qualified attorney to join a respected New Jersey law firm specializing in commercial and business law. You will work directly with businesses and individuals on sophisticated transactional matters, drafting and negotiating contracts and advising on governance and structuring.

This role requires NJ licensure and 1+ year of commercial transactional experience, with opportunities for long-term growth, client development, and a comprehensive benefits package.