Transactional Attorney

Overview

Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is seeking an experienced Corporate and Real Estate Attorney to join our Muskegon office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of four years of experience in areas such as M&A, negotiating and drafting real estate, corporate, and commercial agreements, and corporate governance and compliance. The candidate must demonstrate an interest in and aptitude for business development.

Candidates must also have excellent drafting and communication skills and be licensed (or willing and able to become licensed) and in good standing to practice law in the state of Michigan.

• Minimum four years of experience in M&A, negotiating and drafting real estate, corporate, and commercial agreements, and corporate governance and compliance.
• Interest in and aptitude for business development.
• Excellent drafting and communication skills.
• Licensed (or willing to become licensed) and in good standing to practice law in Michigan.

Warner is a full-service corporate law firm with 230+ attorneys practicing in nine offices throughout Michigan:
Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland and Muskegon. To learn more, visit , follow us on X @WNJLLP or connect on Linked In or Facebook.

One of two Lakeshore offices, our Warner team provides practical and proactive legal solutions to a broad range of clients. From automotive and aerospace suppliers, manufacturers, educational institutions, municipalities, health care providers and family offices to large retailers, real estate developers and individuals with estate planning and other legal needs, we guide clients through significant transactions – and transitions – that involve local, national and international issues.

Since its opening in 1984, the Muskegon office has been home to leaders in the legal profession – and in the community. Our attorneys practice business law, labor and employment law, tax law, employee benefits, environmental law, intellectual property, trusts and estates, litigation, international law and real estate law – and they understand the unique needs of the Muskegon community.

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• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Firm-provided life insurance and disability coverage
• 401k with employer contribution or match depending on plan design
• Generous PTO and leave policies
• Firm holidays
• Remote work flexibility
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development opportunities

Warner’s cultural motto is “Fun, Pride +  that Order”. We build A Better Partnership through:

• Teamwork – Warner’s lockstep compensation model encourages teamwork and distinguishes us from our competitors. Partner and associate salaries are set based upon seniority, not total hours worked, encouraging client legal projects to be routed to the most knowledgeable person in the firm. Our team approach to compensation yields better legal representation for our clients and lays the foundation for a fun culture without internal financial competition.
  
  We have a team atmosphere where people like working together and supporting each other.
• Diversity – At Warner, we take an “all in” approach to DEI – engaging people at all levels of the firm to lead and participate on DEI committees and initiatives. This ensures a broad base of support from team members truly invested in leading the charge. It’s because of their time and efforts we are as successful as we are – and that success radiates throughout the whole firm.
  
  Our DEI work has become not only the right thing to do, but more importantly, what our people want to do.
• Careers – Our culture of balanced personal and professional lifestyle allows us to maintain a 94% attorney retention rate. Attorneys throughout Michigan, the region and beyond are choosing Warner as their forever home – and because of our dedicated focus on living balanced lives, our attorneys’ families are fully supporting these important decisions.
• Community – Warner’s time-honored community engagement initiatives include financial contributions to 150+ nonprofits, scholarships and paid time off for all firm members to engage in community initiatives that are meaningful to them.

Warner hires top talent at every point in our organization. We are seeking dedicated professionals with diverse backgrounds who strive to support the firm and its goals. Our collegial culture attracts people with diverse skills and backgrounds who are dedicated to teamwork and client service.