Associate

About Us:

Hansen Law Group, 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.
• 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 and/or Missouri.
• At least 1–5 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 competitive with Kansas City market.
• Competitive benefits package.

How to Apply:

• Please submit your resume and cover letter to chansen@hansen-lawgroup.com.