Description:

Description:
A Business, Employment Law Firm is looking to add associate attorneys to its growing business and tax practice. This position is based out of our Grand Rapids office, with a hybrid work policy available following a successful period of in-person training.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney to be part of a collaborative team in a fast-paced environment. Successful applicant will be supporting senior attorneys in the business and tax practice group on a variety of corporate and tax matters, including contract drafting, business and tax planning, compliance, and transactional support. requiring a strong understanding of business law, tax regulations, and the ability to effectively research and analyze complex legal issues.

Candidates should have experience with a wide range of business formation and governance, corporate transactions, M&A, securities, investments, and joint ventures and desire to collaborate with others in the business and tax group to achieve the best possible results for our clients. Applicants should have a minimum of three years of business and tax law experience.

Position responsibilities include:

Assist in preparing strategic legal advice to clients on business formation, structuring, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, and other corporate transactions
Conduct in-depth client research and prepare client memos on a wide range of business and tax topics and prepare legal opinions and client memos
Draft and review a variety of business contracts, including operating agreements, shareholder agreements, employment contracts, vendor agreements, and lease agreements to ensure legal compliance and alignment with client objectives
Monitor and advise clients on tax compliance issues, including tax audits and disputes
Communicate complex information (written and oral) to stakeholders with a wide array of expertise in an accessible way
Stay updated on current tax laws and regulations
Manage assigned legal matters from inception to completion, including communication with clients, internal team members, and opposing counsel
Deliver exceptional client service and maintain high professional standards

Requirements:

JD from an accredited law school
Admitted to State Bar of Michigan and be in good standing
Minimum of 3 years of experience in corporate/business law at a law firm or in-house legal department.
Strong understanding of business law principles, including corporate governance, contracts, and securities regulations.
Knowledge of federal and state tax laws, including corporate tax, individual tax, and partnership tax.
Excellent writing, legal research, communication and interpersonal skills Strong professional judgment, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with a team
Strong work ethic with record of being proactive and resourceful
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a busy case load, work under pressure, meet deadlines and pay attention to detail