Description:

About Us:
Fontg & Hansen, LLC is a boutique business law firm that provides practical, relationship-driven legal services to entrepreneurs, privately held companies, and growing businesses. We pride ourselves on offering big-firm quality with small-firm accessibility and personalized attention. Our team values initiative, collaboration, and long-term partnerships with both our clients and our colleagues.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented corporate attorney with a focus on transactional and general counsel work to join our growing practice. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys hands-on client interaction, diverse deal work, and wants to build lasting client relationships within a supportive, entrepreneurial environment.

Responsibilities:

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of corporate and commercial agreements in a variety of industries.
Draft documents and provide support for mergers, acquisitions, and financing transactions of all business sizes.
Conduct due diligence, legal research, etc. on corporate and transactional matters.
Provide client guidance and assistance with entity formation, corporate structuring, governance, deal negotiations, maintenance of corporate records, etc.
Advise clients on a variety of general counsel, corporate and business related issues;
Participate in firm marketing, networking, and client development efforts with a genuine interest in generating leads and building your own book of business over time.
Work closely with firm attorneys and clients in a collaborative, mentoring-focused environment.

Qualifications:

J.D. from an accredited law school.
Active license (or eligibility for admission) to practice law in Kansas or Missouri.
At least 2–5 years (can be more) of experience in corporate law (with transactional experience) preferred.
Background or coursework in tax and/or securities law is a plus but not required.
Strong drafting, analytical, communication, computer, management and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated, organized, and comfortable managing multiple client matters.
Entrepreneurial mindset with enthusiasm for personal and professional business development and firm growth.

Why join us:

Opportunity to work directly with sophisticated clients and handle meaningful transactions from day one.
Supportive, close-knit team that values mentorship and professional development.
Ability to work independently but also collaboratively.
Exposure to a diverse range of clients, industries, projects and corporate matters.
Competitive compensation, flexibility and strong growth and earning potential in a boutique setting.

Compensation:

Base salary (commensurate with experience and market), plus production-based and origination bonus structure intended to be competitive with Kansas City market.
Competitive benefits package.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year

Benefits: