Corporate/Business Attorney

Corporate & Business Transactions Attorney (5–7 Years)

Primary Practice Area: Corporate / Business Law

Secondary Areas: Real Estate Transactions & Employment Law (Preferred)

Location: Cleveland, OH

Compensation: Competitive & Flexible (Commensurate with experience and market rate)

Are you an experienced transactional attorney in the Cleveland area looking for a broad, dynamic business practice with a high degree of autonomy?

We are seeking a seasoned Corporate Attorney with 5–7 years of experience to join a premier, full-service firm in Cleveland, OH. This role is ideal for a versatile practitioner who enjoys advising business clients across a wide range of corporate matters rather than being confined to a narrow sub-specialty.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Broad Practice Scope: Manage a diverse docket covering corporate structuring, M&A, real estate transactions, and general business advisory work.

• Client Ownership: Serve as a primary, trusted advisor to a variety of business clients, offering practical and strategic legal counsel.

• Full-Service Support: Collaborate with a sophisticated, multi-disciplinary team within a well-established firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial contracts, corporate agreements, and transactional documents.

• Advise business clients on day-to-day corporate governance, compliance, and strategic operational decisions.

• Handle real estate transactions, including commercial leasing, acquisitions, and sales.

• Provide general guidance on workplace legalities and employment law matters as needed.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experience: 5–7 years of dedicated corporate transactional experience at a law firm or as in-house counsel.

• Versatility: A strong foundation in corporate law with desirable experience in real estate transactions and employment law.

• Autonomy: Proven ability to manage transactions independently and interface directly with business leaders.

• Bar Admission: Active Ohio State Bar license in good standing.

How to Apply

Submit your resume in confidence to Nykki McAdoo at nykki.mcadoo@gogpac.com to explore this opportunity.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.