Lateral Attorney

STARK & KNOLL CO LPA; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working environment

Benefits available

Job summary

STARK & KNOLL CO LPA is looking for a sophisticated Lateral Attorney in Dayton, Ohio, with 5-7+ years of experience in corporate and business law. This position offers high-level transactional support, lead opportunities, and a clear path towards partnership.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and will handle both general corporate matters and real estate components in middle-market transactions. Candidates should have strong interpersonal and marketing acumen.

Excellent working environment and benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 5–7+ years of dedicated practice 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.
• Act as outside general counsel for clients.
• Advise clients on choice of entity and entity formation.
• Support real estate aspects of corporate transactions.
• Serve as a point of contact for business owners.

Skills

Corporate law expertise

Business law knowledge

Exceptional drafting skills

Client-first mentality

Team 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].