Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with clients to develop tailored legal strategies aligned with their business goals and needs through risk-based analysis and assessments.
• Research and interpret applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure client compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements (such as contracts with customers, vendors, and other third parties), operating agreements, ownership and equity agreements, and employment agreements.
• Advise clients on a range of corporate legal matters, including entity selection and formation, corporate governance, and compliance.
• Provide strategic legal guidance during mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other transactions.
• Manage multiple client matters simultaneously while maintaining high-quality service and meeting deadlines.
• Supervise paralegals, staff, and team members as required 
• Active in business development, including involvement in professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant in-house and/or law firm experience as a business and transactional attorney, 10 years’ experience preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Must be currently licensed in Nebraska or eligible to become licensed.
• Other state licenses (especially in states within our footprint) while not required, will be considered.
• Valid drivers license.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating various contracts and agreements.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to approach legal issues from a business perspective.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in managing competing priorities and working independently.

Application Requirements To be considered for this position, please submit the following within the application system:

• A cover letter detailing your experience and how your entrepreneurial spirit aligns with this role.
• A resume highlighting your relevant qualifications.
• A drafting sample of an agreement (or set of interrelated transactional documents) you have worked on (confidential information should be redacted). Please Note: Legal Briefs will not be accepted as work samples.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple matters and tasks simultaneously and to complete tasks efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner.

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines.

• Strong organization and matter management skills.

• Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, and support staff.

• Ability to work effectively with large working groups as part of a transaction team.

To Apply:

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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