Business Litigation & Transactional Attorney

Business Litigation & Transactional AttorneyPosition OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Business Litigation & Transactional Attorney to provide comprehensive legal support to corporate clients across litigation and transactional matters. This role combines courtroom advocacy and dispute resolution with hands-on transactional work including entity formations, contract drafting and negotiation, licensing, and commercial collections. The ideal candidate will be a client-focused counselor able to manage a varied caseload, deliver clear legal advice, and achieve practical business outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and litigate business disputes in state and federal court, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial preparation.Provide counsel and representation in breach of contract matters, contract disputes, and commercial collections actions.Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of transactional documents: business sale agreements, purchase agreements, licensing agreements, vendor contracts, employee contracts, NDAs, and service agreements.Handle entity formations and corporate governance matters including LLC and corporate organization, operating agreements, bylaws, and Secretary of State filings and compliance.Advise clients on contract risk allocation, regulatory compliance, licensing requirements, and best practices for commercial transactions.Negotiate settlements, mediations, and alternative dispute resolution processes to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, risk assessments, and client-facing summaries explaining options and recommended strategies.Collaborate with clients, in-house counsel, and cross-functional teams to align legal strategy with business objectives and commercial realities.Manage case and matter budgets, billing, and client communications to ensure timely and transparent service delivery.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and industry trends affecting business litigation and transactions.QualificationsJuris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active admission to the CO state bar in good standing.3+ years of combined litigation and transactional experience, preferably with a law firmProven experience with business litigation including filing and defending breach of contract claims, motions practice, discovery, and trial or arbitration preparation.Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating entity formation documents (LLC operating agreements, incorporations), business sale agreements, vendor and employee contracts, and licensing agreements.Familiarity with Secretary of State filing processes and corporate compliance requirements.Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate contractual risk.Experience handling commercial collections matters and post-judgment enforcement preferred.Excellent written and oral communication skills, client counseling ability, and professional demeanor in high-pressure situations.Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently while maintaining high attention to detail.Proficiency with legal research tools, case management software, and standard office technology.BenefitsMedical insuranceVision insuranceDental insurance401(k) with 4% matchPaid maternity leavePerformance bonusesLow billable hour requirement