Corporate Transactional Associate Attorney

Lewis Rice LLC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lewis Rice LLC seeks a Corporate Transactional Associate Attorney in Kansas City, MO. The role targets attorneys with 5+ years of experience handling a broad range of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, governance, and complex agreements.

Ideal candidates will draft, negotiate, and manage sophisticated transactions, collaborate across real estate, tax, finance, and litigation teams, and interact directly with clients to take ownership of matters.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in corporate, transactional, or business law.
• Experience managing and supporting complex business transactions.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and clients.
• Experience with mergers and acquisitions, private equity, or tax matters preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work on mergers and acquisitions, business formations, governance, and succession planning.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements.
• Collaborate with real estate, tax, finance, and litigation teams.
• Interface directly with clients and manage matters independently.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical

Communication

Independent

Job description

Position:Corporate Transactional Associate Attorney

Location: Kansas City, MO

Job Id:151

# of Openings:1

Lewis Rice LLC is seeking a corporate/transactional associate attorney with 5+ years of experience to join our downtown Kansas City office.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney to work on sophisticated business transactions alongside experienced attorneys serving a diverse range of clients, including closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, and established companies. The ideal candidate will have experience handling a variety of corporate matters, including mergers and acquisitions, business formations, governance, succession, partnerships and limited liability transactions, tax, commercial agreements, joint ventures, and other general business matters.

Candidates will have the opportunity to work directly with clients, take ownership of matters, and collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas, including real estate, tax, finance, and litigation.

Qualified candidates will possess:

• Five or more years of experience in corporate, transactional, or business law
• Experience managing and supporting complex business transactions
• Strong drafting, analytical, and negotiation skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• The ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and clients

Experience with mergers and acquisitions, private equity transactions, commercial contracts, business succession planning, real estate transactions, and/or tax matters is preferred.

Why Lewis Rice?

At Lewis Rice, we foster a collaborative, collegial environment where attorneys are supported and challenged in equal measure. We believe the best work happens when people enjoy working together, and we're committed to maintaining a culture built on respect, responsiveness, and professionalism.

Our attorneys have the opportunity to work on meaningful matters, develop strong client relationships, and grow their practices in a supportive environment.

• We value work-life balance and support flexibility, while also providing excellent bonus opportunities for attorneys who choose to take on additional responsibility and contribute to the firm's success.
• We offer competitive compensation and benefits, with salary commensurate with experience.