Attorney, Corporate/Real Estate

LOCATION: Detroit or Troy, Michigan (willing to consider remote candidates that meet certain qualifications) GENERAL PURPOSE: Perform the general duties of a corporate and/or real estate attorney including creating legal documents and managing and advising clients on legal transactions in the corporate and/or real estate practice areas. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES (CORPORATE): • Experience in drafting and negotiating business transaction agreements, including buy-sell agreements, mergers and acquisition agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, non-compete and employment agreements. • Experience in financing and secured transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and divestitures; partnerships, LLCs and joint ventures. • Prepare regulatory filings and governance documents, such as bylaws and capitalization plans. • Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses. • Tax knowledge is a plus. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES (REAL ESTATE): • Experience in drafting and negotiating real estate transaction documents, including purchase agreements, commercial lease agreements (office, retail, industrial), and conveyance documents. • Experience reviewing and resolving title and survey issues, handling all aspects of due diligence, and coordinating closings. • Interpret laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses. SKILLS AND ABILITIES • Organizational and project management skills. • Excellent research and writing skills. • Proficient in the use of on-line legal research services and other available legal resources. • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written). • Must have sound and independent judgment. • Must be able to work independently with minimal or no supervision. • Must be able to manage new and existing client relationships. • Actively involved in activities resulting in business development. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING: • Significant experience in complex Corporate and/or Real Estate matters. • Portable book of business is preferred but not required. • Must be a graduate of an accredited law school. • Admitted to a state bar in the United States (preferably Michigan). To submit your resume or for information regarding current career opportunities, please contact [email protected] Apply tot his job