Transactional Attorney (Contract, Remote, PT)

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced M&A and corporate transactional attorney to support a midsized Michigan law firm on a part-time engagement basis.

This is a fully remote role.

Responsibilities

• Provide deal support on pending buy-side and sell-side transactions, including small to middle-market M&A involving privately held companies
• Draft and review transaction documents
• Prepare and review disclosure schedules
• Conduct, manage, and support due diligence
• Assist with transaction activities from signing through closing
• Work independently while taking ownership of substantive deal work, with partner oversight

Requirements

• 5+ years of corporate transactional experience, preferably with a law firm
• Substantive experience with buy-side and sell-side M&A transactions involving privately held companies
• Experience drafting and reviewing purchase agreements and ancillary transaction documents
• Experience preparing disclosure schedules and conducting due diligence
• Experience supporting transactions through closing
• Ability to work independently and efficiently in a fast-paced transactional environment
• Excellent drafting, communication, and attention-to-detail skills
• Juris Doctor degree from a U.S. accredited law school
• Licensed to practice and in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with privately held M&A transactions involving small to middle-market deals

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: The salary range for this role is $218,000 - $240,000 when calculated on a full-time basis.
• Contract engagement pay is based on multiple factors, including (but not limited to) work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).
• Professional liability insurance coverage for work or acts or omissions provided within the scope of a client-authorized engagement
• Benefits eligibility for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including:
  • Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance
  • A qualified 401k plan
• CLE and Professional Expense stipend for benefits-eligible attorneys

Location & Schedule

• Location: Fully remote
• Type of role: Engagement
• Schedule: Part-time (20+ hours/week for approximately two months, with opportunities for additional work on an as-needed basis thereafter)

Confidentiality

The organization will not propose candidates to prospective clients without prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.