Corporate and Transactional Attorney

Job Overview:
A reputable mid-size law firm located in Kennebunk, ME, is seeking a skilled Corporate and Transactional Attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience to join its dynamic team. This opportunity offers the chance to work with an established firm that emphasizes high-quality legal services, strong community connections, and work-life balance. The ideal candidate will have expertise in corporate and transactional law, including real estate transactions, and will be driven to grow their book of business and contribute to the firm’s success.

Location:

• Kennebunk, ME

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel on corporate, transactional, and real estate matters.
• Manage and support corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and business structuring.
• Handle residential and commercial real estate acquisitions, leasing, and financing transactions.
• Work with closely held and family businesses on various legal issues.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and independently manage cases.
• Develop and grow a personal book of business.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with excellent client interface capabilities.
• Assist in drafting and reviewing legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and corporate governance materials.

Requirements:

• 2 to 5 years of experience in corporate and transactional law.
• Maine bar license (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly).
• Strong communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with senior attorneys.
• Experience with commercial and residential real estate transactions is a plus.
• Enthusiastic about developing a book of business.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Maine Bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission).

Skills:

• Expertise in corporate and transactional law.
• Strong experience with real estate acquisitions, leasing, and financing.
• Ability to work with closely held and family businesses.
• Excellent drafting and legal research skills.
• Client relationship management and business development skills.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Benefits:

• Annual performance-based bonus program.
• 3% 401(k) contribution.
• Paid health, life, and disability insurance.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) for deductibles.
• Dental and supplemental life insurance options.
• Paid time off and parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Opportunity for partnership consideration upon growth in skills, relationships, and revenue generation.

This law firm has offices located in Kennebunk, Maine and Saco, Maine. This firm is a full-service law firm that offers superior legal advice and representation to businesses, individuals, and municipalities. This firm's practice areas include estate planning/probate, municipal/land use, alternative dispute resolution, litigation, real estate, and business. This firm had one of its lawyers selected to the 2015 Super Lawyers rising stars list for New England. The firm was also recognized by Super Lawyers in 2015 for having some of the top lawyers.