Lateral Attorney

NACBA; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working environment

Benefits offered

Job summary

NACBA in Dayton, Ohio is seeking a sophisticated Lateral Attorney with 5-7+ years of experience in corporate and business law. This strategic role involves leading transactions, advising on compliance issues, and supporting real estate aspects of corporate matters.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and should possess the versatility to handle general corporate matters and real estate components. Excellent benefits and a clear path toward partnership offered.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of experience in corporate and business law.
• Active and licensed member in good standing with the Ohio State Bar.
• Functional knowledge of commercial real estate transactions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and negotiation of asset/stock purchase agreements.
• Advise boards and executives on compliance issues.
• Serve as outside general counsel for clients on business contracts.
• Advise clients on entity formation and structure.
• Support real estate aspects of corporate transactions.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice to business owners.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Business law experience

Exceptional drafting precision

Client-first mentality

Team-focused collaboration

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Pickrel Schaeffer & Ebeling, an AV-rated law firm, is seeking a sophisticated Lateral Attorney with 5-7+ years of experience in corporate and business law with exposure in real estate law to join our growing Business and Real Estate Law practice group in Dayton, Ohio. This is a strategic hire for an attorney who is ready to move to the next level in their practice, and is seeking a platform that offers high-level transactional support, lead opportunities, direct client management, and a clear path toward partnership. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and possesses the versatility to handle both general corporate matters and the real estate components that often accompany middle‑market transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Merger & Acquisition/Business Transactions: Lead drafting and negotiation of asset/stock purchase agreements, merger agreements, and divestitures for a diverse client base.
• Corporate Governance: Advise boards and executives on compliance issues and assist with drafting and interpreting company policies.
• Commercial Contracts: Act as outside general counsel for clients, reviewing and negotiating nosiness contracts, licensing agreements, and vendor contracts.
• Business / Entity Setup: Advise clients and business owners on the choice of entity, entity formation and structure, and drafting operating agreements, codes of regulations, by‑laws, and resolutions.
• Real Estate Integration: Support real estate aspects of corporate transactions, including commercial lease reviews and due diligence, in conjunction with the firm's real estate attorneys.
• Client Leadership: Serve as a point of contact for business owners, providing pragmatic legal advice that aligns with their goals.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 5–7+ years of dedicated practice in corporate and business law.
• Education: J.D. from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• Licensure: Active and licensed member in good standing with the Ohio State Bar.
• Real Estate Exposure: Functional knowledge of commercial real estate transactions preferred.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional drafting precision, a "client-first" mentality, and the ability to work in a team-focused and collaborative environment.

Candidates must have demonstrated interpersonal and marketing acumen. Excellent working environment and benefits. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please send a resume or CV to David H. Montgomery at [e-mail] and L. Michael Bly at [e-mail].