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 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 recruiting@butzel.com