Description:
Description:About the Position:
Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is seeking an experienced Attorney to join our Lansing office as part of our continued strategic growth in the mid-Michigan market. We are looking for a motivated and collaborative attorney with experience in transactional, regulatory, and/or government affairs matters who is excited about helping us expand our presence in Lansing and who will serve clients with complex compliance and business needs.
About the Opportunity:
As a member of Warner's team, you would:
- Advise clients on a wide range of business and regulatory matters, including corporate governance, contract negotiation, mergers and acquisitions, financings, and commercial transactions; and/or
- Provide guidance on compliance with federal, state, and local regulations impacting clients in industries such as healthcare, energy, financial services, and manufacturing; and/or
- Conduct regulatory analysis and advise on risk management, permitting, licensing, and administrative proceedings; and/or
- Advocate for clients' interests by engaging with lawmakers, government agencies, and regulatory bodies; provide legal advice on the impact of existing or potential laws and regulations; track legislative and regulatory developments and analyze their impact; and draft, review, and edit legislative proposals, rules, and regulations; and/or
- Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver integrated solutions that combine regulatory insight with transactional execution; and
- Play a key role in Warner's Lansing growth strategy by building client relationships and supporting business development efforts in regulatory-driven industries
About You:
- 8+ years of experience in transactional and/or regulatory practice areas (law firm or corporate environment)
- Experience in political arena, legislative or multi-client advocacy
- Strong research, drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with Michigan regulatory and administrative agencies a plus
- Excellent communication abilities with the capacity to explain complex regulatory concepts to clients in practical, business-oriented terms
- Interest in contributing to the firm's strategic expansion in the Lansing market
- Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
- Licensed or willing to become licensed and in good standing to practice law in Michigan
- Candidates must have an established client base or a portable book of business
