Attorney - Business

Rhoades McKee PC • Grand Rapids, MI

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About The Position

Rhoades McKee P.C. is seeking a Business Associate Attorney to join its Business Practice Group. The position focuses heavily on mergers, acquisitions, business sales, ownership transitions, reorganizations, and other strategic transactions, with opportunities to assist clients with a broader range of corporate and business matters.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Michigan law license.
• Experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate transactions, or business law.
• Strong drafting, research, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with purchase agreements, due diligence, disclosure schedules, corporate documents, financing materials, or transaction closings.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review letters of intent, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, ancillary agreements, resolutions, consents, and closing documents.
• Conduct legal due diligence and assist with identifying transaction risks, required approvals, and outstanding issues.
• Prepare and maintain transaction checklists, due diligence reports, issue lists, signature materials, and closing binders.
• Participate in client meetings, negotiations, due diligence calls, transaction discussions, and closings.
• Coordinate deadlines, document requests, signatures, closing requirements, and post-closing obligations.
• Communicate with clients, accountants, lenders, brokers, opposing counsel, consultants, and other transaction participants.
• Assist with related corporate governance, commercial contract, entity formation, financing, and succession-planning matters.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree