Corporate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401k with match

Remote work flexibility

Wellness program

Professional development opportunities

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Firm holidays

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced Corporate Attorney to join its Business Practice Group in Lansing, MI. The attorney will counsel clients on corporate matters, draft and negotiate commercial agreements, and advise on governance practices, with a focus on delivering practical legal solutions.

The ideal candidate has four+ years in corporate or business law, strong contract drafting skills, and the ability to manage multiple matters independently while collaborating with tax and real

Qualifications

• At least four years of corporate or business law experience.
• Significant experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Strong exposure to corporate counseling and governance.
• Experience managing multiple matters independently.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical advice.
• Exceptional organizational skills and responsiveness.
• Collaborative mindset and team-oriented work style.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on general corporate matters, including entity formation and governance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements such as vendor and confidentiality agreements.
• Provide legal advice to business and in-house legal teams on operational and contractual matters.
• Support financing and internal restructuring transactions.
• Maintain corporate records and assist with corporate compliance.
• Partner with clients as a trusted advisor on legal needs.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups, including tax and real estate.

Skills

Corporate law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Governance

Communication

Client advisory

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Michigan Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Corporate Attorney to join its Business Practice Group in Lansing, MI. This role involves corporate counseling, commercial transactions, and governance matters. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising clients on business matters, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and a strong understanding of corporate governance practices.

Duties

• Advise clients on general corporate matters, including entity formation and governance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements such as vendor and confidentiality agreements.
• Provide legal advice to business and in-house legal teams on operational and contractual matters.
• Support financing and internal restructuring transactions.
• Maintain corporate records and assist with corporate compliance.
• Partner with clients as a trusted advisor on legal needs.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups, including tax and real estate.

Requirements

• At least four years of corporate or business law experience.
• Significant experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
• Strong exposure to corporate counseling and governance.
• Experience managing multiple matters independently.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical advice.
• Exceptional organizational skills and responsiveness.
• Collaborative mindset and team-oriented work style.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Admission to the Michigan Bar, or ability to become licensed in Michigan.

Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401k with employer contribution or match.
• Firm holidays and remote work flexibility.
• Wellness program and employee assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.