Small Business Litigation and Transactional Attorney

A law firm seeks a skilled Small Business Litigation and Transactional Attorney to join its Oklahoma City office. The ideal candidate will represent small businesses across a broad spectrum of legal matters, including transactional work, pre-litigation conflict resolution, and litigation cases. This role offers a dynamic opportunity to develop lasting client relationships and provide outside general counsel services to small business clients. The firm prioritizes work-life balance and provides a supportive environment with clear career advancement opportunities.

Duties

• Handle transactional matters such as drafting LLC documents, customer and employee contracts, vendor agreements, and business sale agreements.
• Advise clients on conflict-driven cases, including business separations, breach of contract issues, and commercial collections.
• Litigate business disputes, managing cases through all stages from pre-litigation to courthouse proceedings.
• Develop long-term relationships with clients, often assuming the role of outside general counsel.
• Maintain regular client contact, managing your caseload while the firm handles marketing and case financing.

Requirements

• Proven litigation experience, though prior experience in business law is not strictly required (experience in areas such as insurance defense, collections, or family law is valued).
• Strong ability to manage client expectations and handle direct client interactions.
• Self-discipline and a strong desire to continually learn and grow in the field of business law.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active law license in good standing.

Skills

• Expertise in drafting contracts and other transactional documents.
• Proficiency in handling business disputes and litigation.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with clients.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases concurrently.
• Commitment to work-life balance while achieving billable hour expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation structure, including base salary and performance bonuses for client retention, new client development, and exceeding billable hour expectations.
• Full suite of insurance and retirement plan options.
• Career advancement opportunities, including the potential for non-equity partnership after five years and senior counsel designation for those with over ten years of experience.
• Clear work-life balance with an expectation of billing six hours per day (approximately 1380 hours per year, lower than the industry standard).