Business and Transactions Attorney

We are seeking a seasoned and highly motivated Business and Transactions Attorney to join our Sioux Falls, South Dakota office and overall practice area team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, a curious and inquisitive mindset, and exceptional attention to detail. This role involves providing strategic legal counsel to clients across a broad spectrum of industries related to business matters, including risk management, contract review, governance, mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, and compliance.

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 South Dakota 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.

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