Contract Attorney

• Prepare, analyze, and negotiate a broad portfolio of agreements tied to acquisitions, ownership changes, business operations, and strategic partnerships
• Advise clients on transaction terms and legal considerations related to mergers, succession strategies, entity structuring, and transfer of ownership interests
• Work closely with business owners, consultants, accountants, and additional stakeholders to keep transactions moving efficiently toward completion
• Evaluate contractual exposure and recommend balanced solutions that protect client interests while supporting commercial goals
• Oversee agreements through each stage of the contract lifecycle, including drafting, redlining, negotiation, execution, and document maintenance
• Support governance and organizational matters by assisting with operating documents, ownership arrangements, and related corporate records
• Research legal questions involving contracts, corporate matters, and employment-related issues, then provide clear and actionable guidance
• Strengthen internal legal processes by refining templates, standard provisions, and contracting best practices for recurring matters

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• At least 3 years of experience in transactional, corporate, contract, or mergers and acquisitions law
• Demonstrated success drafting and negotiating complex commercial and business agreements
• Ability to manage several active matters at once in a deadline-driven environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with confidence working directly with clients and cross-functional stakeholders
• Sound judgment, close attention to detail, and a practical approach to resolving legal and business issues

Experience with financial services clients, succession planning, ownership transfers, or business structuring is valued

• Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• Enrollment in the company 401(k) plan