Description:
Overview:A Multi-Practice Business Law Firm is hiring! A Multi-Practice Business Law Firm, a forward-thinking and client-centric law firm, seeks a highly skilled and experienced Attorney at a Junior Partner level to join our Commercial Services department in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This critical role demands a strategic and diligent legal professional who can seamlessly integrate into our dynamic team. The candidate will handle complex cases in commercial litigation, transactions, and mergers & acquisitions, serving a diverse range of middle-market clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including but not limited to purchase agreements, service contracts, NDAs, and other legal documentation.
- Provide legal counsel on mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Advise clients on corporate governance, business formation, and structuring transactions for optimal tax and business efficiency.
- Conduct due diligence for corporate transactions and advise clients on risk management strategies.
- Coordinate and collaborate with clients to develop strategic legal solutions that align with their business goals.
- Stay up-to-date on changes in laws and regulations that could impact clients' commercial transactions.
- Handle a variety of corporate law issues, including contract disputes and risk assessment.
- Draft and negotiate letters of intent (LOIs), term sheets, and memoranda of understanding (MOUs) for business transactions.
- Work closely with other attorneys and departments within the firm to provide comprehensive legal services to clients.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active Bar membership in Florida.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial transactions, corporate law, or related areas.
- Strong background in M&A, joint ventures, and business contracts.
- Exceptional negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated client management skills and ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice.
- Commercial Transactions
- Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
- Contract Negotiation
- Corporate Governance
- Business Formation
- Legal Risk Assessment
- Corporate Law