Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney | Corporate Transactions

Qualified Staffing; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or on-site work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Medical, dental coverage

Life insurance

401K

Discretionary Bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Qualified Staffing in Detroit is seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney to join its corporate practice. The role targets 4–8 years of handling complex business, corporate, and M&A matters with active client engagement through the transaction lifecycle.

The attorney will draft, negotiate, and manage sophisticated agreements and work closely with clients and team members on diverse corporate transactions, including stock and asset purchases and JV arrangements.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Michigan Bar admission
• 4 to 8 years of experience in corporate, business, and M&A matters
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated transactional agreements
• Experience with stock purchases, asset purchases, LLC operating agreements, joint ventures, and commercial contracts
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to handle complex transactional matters with a high level of independence
• Law firm or relevant corporate legal experience

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate stock purchase agreements
• Draft and negotiate asset purchase agreements
• Prepare and negotiate limited liability company operating agreements
• Draft joint venture documents and agreements
• Draft and negotiate sales agreements and other commercial contracts
• Handle complex business, corporate, and M&A matters
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions
• Work directly with clients throughout the transaction process
• Provide practical legal guidance related to corporate and transactional matters

Job description

Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney | Corporate Transactions

Direct Hire | Detroit, MI

A respected midsize law firm in the Detroit area is seeking an experienced Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney to join its corporate practice. This position is ideal for an attorney with 4 to 8 years of experience handling complex business, corporate, and M&A matters who is ready to take an active role in sophisticated transactions.

The attorney will work closely with clients and other members of the legal team on a variety of corporate transactions, with significant responsibility for drafting, negotiating, and managing complex agreements.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate stock purchase agreements
• Draft and negotiate asset purchase agreements
• Prepare and negotiate limited liability company operating agreements
• Draft joint venture documents and agreements
• Draft and negotiate sales agreements and other commercial contracts
• Handle complex business, corporate, and M&A matters
• Assist with mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic transactions
• Work directly with clients throughout the transaction process
• Provide practical legal guidance related to corporate and transactional matters

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active Michigan Bar admission
• 4 to 8 years of experience in corporate, business, and M&A matters
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating sophisticated transactional agreements
• Experience with stock purchases, asset purchases, LLC operating agreements, joint ventures, and commercial contracts
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to handle complex transactional matters with a high level of independence
• Law firm or relevant corporate legal experience

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Medical, dental coverage
• Life insurance
• 401K
• Discretionary Bonus opportunity
• Paid time off
• Hybrid or on site work arrangement
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated corporate and M&A transactions with established business clients

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to compliance with all applicable EEOC regulations and employment practices.