Attorney (Corporate / Business Transactions)

My client is a well known Rockford, IL based law firm and they are looking for a Business Transactions Attorney with 4–25 years of experience to join its business and corporate practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong transactional background and the ability to provide practical, business-focused advice to companies, business owners, and entrepreneurs.

This position involves advising clients throughout the business lifecycle, including entity formation, commercial contracts, acquisitions, sales, and ongoing corporate matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in business purchases and sales, mergers and acquisitions, and other corporate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and commercial contracts.
• Advise clients on entity selection, formation, corporate governance, and ownership matters.
• Conduct and coordinate due diligence, prepare closing documents, and manage transactions from initial negotiations through closing.
• Provide ongoing counsel regarding contractual obligations, business operations, and legal risks.
• Collaborate with attorneys across related practice areas to address clients’ broader legal needs.
• Develop and maintain client relationships through responsive communication and sound legal judgment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Illinois bar admission, or eligibility to obtain admission.
• 4–25 years of relevant business, corporate, or transactional law experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents and commercial agreements.
• Strong analytical, writing, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, meet deadlines, and work independently and collaboratively.
• A practical approach to resolving legal issues and advancing clients’ business objectives.
• Experience with closely held businesses, mergers and acquisitions, or business succession planning is a plus.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is $150k-225k Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.