What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Litigation & Transactional Attorney position at Orion Placement?
Pay: $150,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a collaborative business law practice where attorneys serve as trusted advisors, not just litigators.
- Enjoy a true work-life balance with a 6 billable hour per day expectation (approximately 1,380 annually).
- Handle a diverse mix of litigation, transactions, and outside general counsel work for business clients.
- Earn performance-based bonuses in addition to a competitive base salary.
- Clear career advancement with defined paths to Senior Lawyer, Senior Counsel, and Partner.
- Work alongside an experienced, team-oriented group that values collaboration over hierarchy.
- Make a meaningful impact by helping businesses solve problems, minimize risk, and grow.
Location: On-site in Denver, CO, working alongside an experienced legal team in a collaborative office environment.
Note: Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Colorado and have 4 years of business/commercial litigation experience. Candidates from in-house legal departments or primarily solo practices will not be considered.
About Us
We are a growing business law firm dedicated to helping companies overcome legal challenges, reduce risk, and build stronger businesses. Our attorneys become trusted advisors who partner with clients through litigation, transactions, and ongoing business counsel. We believe in collaboration, communication, professional growth, and creating practical solutions that make a lasting impact. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Represent business clients in litigation matters from initial pleadings through resolution.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other business transaction documents.
- Advise business owners on entity formation, governance, licensing, and operational legal matters.
- Manage pre-litigation disputes, demand letters, negotiations, and commercial conflicts.
- Appear in court, conduct hearings, negotiate settlements, and manage cases through completion.
- Build trusted client relationships while providing strategic legal guidance.
- Communicate effectively with clients regarding case strategy and progress.
- Collaborate with attorneys and staff to deliver exceptional client service.
- Maintain organized case files and timely documentation.
- Participate in prospective client consultations and business development efforts.
Qualifications
- Active Colorado Bar license.
- 4 years of business/commercial litigation experience.
- Experience managing litigation matters from inception through resolution.
- Business transactional and contract drafting experience preferred.
- Strong legal writing, communication, and client counseling skills.
- Law firm experience required.
- No in-house or solo practitioner background.
Why You Will Love Working Here
- Reduced billable expectations that support work-life balance.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits.
- Collaborative culture with mentorship and long-term career growth.
- Meaningful work helping business clients succeed.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Salary : $150,000 - $170,000