Corporate Transactions Attorney

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc. seeks an experienced attorney to join a well-established law firm in Fort Wayne, Indiana, focusing on corporate and business transactions.

You will advise businesses, owners, and stakeholders on transactional matters and day-to-day corporate issues. You will represent clients in mergers, acquisitions, due diligence, and closings; draft and negotiate purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements; and provide ongoing governance guidance.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent legal writing, drafting, and contract negotiation abilities.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent businesses, owners, and other stakeholders in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other commercial and corporate documents.
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence and assist with transaction closings.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, organizational structure, succession planning, and other strategic business matters.
• Provide ongoing counsel regarding day-to-day business and commercial issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, practical, and business-focused legal counsel.
• Participate in business development, networking, and other activities that contribute to the growth of the practice.

Skills

Legal research

Contract negotiation

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Client service

Job description

A well-established law firm is seeking an experienced attorney to join its corporate and business transactions practice in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This attorney will advise businesses, business owners, and other stakeholders on a variety of transactional and day-to-day business matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent businesses, owners, and other stakeholders in mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and other commercial and corporate documents.
• Conduct and manage legal due diligence and assist with transaction closings.
• Advise clients on corporate governance, organizational structure, succession planning, and other strategic business matters.
• Provide ongoing counsel regarding day-to-day business and commercial issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to provide comprehensive legal solutions.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through responsive, practical, and business-focused legal counsel.
• Participate in business development, networking, and other activities that contribute to the growth of the practice.
• Manage multiple matters effectively while maintaining strong attention to detail and meeting demanding deadlines.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent legal writing, drafting, and contract negotiation abilities.
• Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Highly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to client service.
• Existing book of business or established client relationships are welcomed but not required.
• Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and other employer-sponsored benefits.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and leadership.
• Potential for partnership-track consideration based on experience, performance, and business development contributions.

This is a full-time, on-site position in Fort Wayne, Indiana. The attorney will join a collaborative legal team serving businesses and other clients throughout Indiana and beyond.