Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney | Corporate Transactions

Mergers & Acquisitions Attorney | Corporate TransactionsDirect 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 EmployerOur client is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to compliance with all applicable EEOC regulations and employment practices.