Commercial & Corporate Transactions Attorney

Overview

Latitude is currently seeking experienced commercial and corporate transactions attorneys to support active and upcoming clients on an engagement basis, with the flexibility to work anywhere from 20 to 40 hours per week, depending on client needs and attorney availability. This position is well-suited for an experienced attorney seeking to continue handling sophisticated corporate matters while having greater control and flexibility over their schedules.

Engagements may be short-term or long-term and may be full-time or part-time, depending on the assignment. Attorneys placed through Latitude work with publicly traded companies, significant privately held businesses, and law firms on complex commercial and corporate matters. Representative work may include mergers and acquisitions, securities matters, corporate governance, contract negotiation, private equity transactions, IPOs, and other strategic corporate initiatives.

Prior experience working at an Am Law 200 corporate law firm, a sophisticated boutique firm, or in-house corporate legal department is preferred.

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing in state of residence
• At least 5 years of corporate/transactional experience within a law firm or corporate legal department
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal skills as well as the flexibility and emotional intelligence needed to successfully “parachute in” to meet a client’s needs
• Strong communication, technology, and organizational skills
• Excellent client interface capabilities
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Outstanding references

• Type of role:
  Contract engagement or engagement-to-hire
• Schedule:
  
  Flexible (full-time, part-time or anywhere in between)
• Location:
  
  St. Louis Metropolitan Area (remote, hybrid, or on-site)

Pay:
The annualized pay for this position ranges from $170,000 to $250,000 when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).

In addition to pay, all Latitude attorneys and other legal professionals working on contract engagements receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage for work or acts or omissions provided within the scope of a Latitude-authorized engagement. All Latitude employees (including those on contract engagements) are also eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance.

A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.

Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals choose Latitude for contract, consulting, and secondment opportunities because we offer competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, access to work with top-tier clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with…