Seasoned Business Lawyer for Contracts & Transaction Support

If you are a seasoned business lawyer who enjoys contract drafting, deal execution support, and building practical transaction systems, we’d love to talk. We are a small, boutique business & transactions law firm supporting startups, established service businesses, and SMB buyers/sellers navigating acquisitions, agreements, governance, and everyday business operations. Our work is structured, collaborative, and execution-focused — and we’re looking for an associate attorney who can plug into our system and help deliver excellent work product behind the scenes.This role is non-client-facing. We handle all intake, requirements gathering, and client strategy. You will receive a clear brief, relevant context, and firm positions — then execute drafting, analysis, and support tasks with precision and sound judgment. We provide a lot of structure, guidance and framework, but you bring the expertise! RESPONSIBILITIES (typical tasks)• Draft business agreements based on firm guidance, parameters, and project objectives (service agreements, employment/IC agreements, partnership docs, governance materials, waivers, commercial contracts, etc.).• Review third-party contracts and prepare issue lists, risk assessments, and recommended revisions. • Prepare Memos of findings for internal review or for client guidance. • Support micro-M&A tasks: LOI review, APA drafting assistance, schedules, diligence lists, and deal sequencing. • Conduct targeted legal research and prepare concise, plain-English memos. • Translate operational realities and deal terms into well-structured contract architecture. • Work within firm playbooks, clause libraries, templates, and structured workflows.• Maintain disciplined drafting practices, organized work product, and reliable turnaround times. IDEAL EXPERIENCE (Required)• 5+ years in business transactions, commercial contracts, startups, or M&A support. • Strong drafting and contract-design skills (we don’t “crank out” generic templates). • Familiarity with deal structures, risk allocation, and practical business implications. • Experience working from structured briefs and turning requirements into clean, transaction-ready deliverables. • Highly communicative, tech-forward, and comfortable in a systematic, collaborative environment.WE’RE A GREAT FIT if You Are:• A business-minded attorney who enjoys translating goals and deal terms into clear, intentional contracts. • Comfortable operating with accountability, autonomy, and structured workflows. • Adaptable across diverse matters — from startups to governance to acquisition support. • Detail-oriented without losing sight of practical, real-world outcomes. • Able to produce consistent, reliable work aligned with defined scopes and firm guidance. • Fairly seasoned with AI-assist tools (drafting, analysis) and comfortable applying judgment to refine outputs.WHAT THIS ROLE IS NOT• Not client-facing — all attorney-client communication is handled by the firm• Not litigation or disputes work (we focus on building, structuring, and helping clients grow)• Not generic template drafting — our clients expect tailored, operations-aware agreements• Not an ad-hoc “do whatever you think is best” drafting role — collaboration, discipline, and scope alignment matterTO APPLY — Please include:• A brief note on your experience with SMB transactions and commercial contracting• Typical weekly availability + turnaround times• Project types / tasks / agreement types you love (your strengths), and a few you don’t (so we can send you the right work)• A few examples of agreements you’ve drafted (redacted) or business-law memosAny questions, please ask.The next step will be a short video meeting to get acquainted and assess mutual fit. Thank you! Apply tot his job