Corporate Associate

Barnes & Thornburg LLP; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Ann Arbor is seeking a motivated attorney with over 3 years of corporate transactional experience to join its aviation practice. The role offers the chance to work on aviation-related corporate matters. Ideal candidates will need strong drafting and analytical skills, along with a commitment to collaboration. Admission to the Michigan Bar is required or eligibility for waiver. The firm promotes an inclusive atmosphere and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate transactions, preferably with aviation transactions.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on aviation matters, including corporate governance and complex agreements.
• Support aviation-related transactional work like aircraft acquisitions and leasing.
• Advise clients on business structuring and compliance.

Skills

Corporate transactional experience

Strong drafting skills

Analytical skills

Legal research skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) or equivalent degree

Admission to the Michigan Bar

Job description

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is seeking a motivated attorney with 3+ years of corporate transactional experience to join our Ann Arbor office. This role offers the unique opportunity to work within our well established and growing aviation practice, while also supporting a broad range of aviation-related general corporate matters. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in corporate law and experience in or a desire to build experience in aviation-related matters within a dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on a wide range of aviation matters, including corporate governance, general business matters, and complex commercial agreements
• Support aviation-related transactional work, including advising clients on aircraft acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, financing, regulatory considerations, and ownership/operational structures
• Advise clients on business structuring, compliance, and other transactional issues across industries
• Draft and negotiate high-quality transaction documents with precision and efficiency
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously and deliver exceptional service to clients
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across offices and practice groups

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate transactions; experience with or interest in aviation transactions is strongly valued
• Strong drafting, analytical, and legal research skills
• Demonstrated ability to assume responsibility for client matters and work both independently and within a team
• Strong academic credentials and excellent communication skills
• Admission to the Michigan Bar, or eligibility to obtain admission through waiver
• Highly motivated, proactive, and committed to contributing to an active and expanding corporate practice

About the Firm

Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 26 offices. The firm is known for fostering an inclusive, collegial, and supportive atmosphere with a well-defined and transparent path for professional growth.

We will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters for this position. Recruiters and agencies will not be compensated for assisting Barnes & Thornburg LLP in recruiting for this position, regardless of whether such party has a recruiting contract with us.

Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement

Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.