Corporate Transactions Attorney

Conlin, McKenney & Philbrick, P.C., based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, has been serving the legal needs of our clients since 1937. We are a respected, full-service firm representing a diverse business client base across a range of industries.

We are seeking an attorney with 2–6 years of corporate transactional experience to join our business law practice, with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, entity formation and governance, business succession planning, contract negotiation, and ongoing general legal support to our clients. This role offers meaningful client contact, varied work, and a flexible billable hour expectation.

Key Responsibilities

Entity Formation & Governance

• Form and organize LLCs, corporations, and other business entities, including drafting operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and governance policies.
• Advise owners, executives, and boards on ongoing governance, compliance, and business operations.

Commercial Contract Drafting & Review

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including service agreements, vendor and supply agreements, employment and contractor arrangements, and other operational contracts.
• Experience with commercial leasing and commercial property dispositions and acquisitions is a plus.

Mergers & Acquisitions

• Represent buyers and sellers in small- to middle-market M&A transactions, including asset and equity deals.
• Structure, draft, and negotiate purchase agreements and ancillary transaction documents.
• Coordinate and perform due diligence, identify legal risks, and develop practical, strategic solutions.

Business Succession Planning

• Assist closely held and family-owned businesses with leadership transition planning, ownership transfers, and buy-sell agreement strategies.

General Business Counsel

• Serve as an ongoing strategic advisor to business clients on day-to-day legal needs and long-term planning.
• Provide practical, business-focused guidance to help clients achieve commercial goals and manage risk.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years of relevant corporate transactional experience, preferably in a law firm or in-house setting.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and project management skills.
• Experience communicating directly with clients.
• Admission to the Michigan Bar (or ability to waive in).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a supportive team environment.

This position is in-person/hybrid.

Candidates seeking fully remote work will not be considered.

Preferred, Not Required

• Experience with private equity transactions.
• Experience with real estate transactions.
• Background in business, accounting, or finance.
• Ties to Ann Arbor or the Metro Detroit region.