Attorney

We are seeking motivated, client-focused Associate Attorneys to join a firm in Fort Wayne, IN! Whether your experience lies in corporate transactions, banking and financial law, or estate administration, we are hiring skilled legal professionals across three core practice groups: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Banking / Finance / Creditors' Rights, and Trust & Estate Administration. What's In It For You? Work-Life Balance: Standard daytime schedule with hybrid work-from-home flexibility. Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical coverage (HDHP) with health insurance options. Financial Security: Employer-provided Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD). Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with 100% immediate vesting from Day 1. Professional Support: Paid bar registration fees, local Bar Association dues, and covered professional liability insurance. Perks: Free on-site parking and direct mentorship from seasoned partners Responsibilities: Corporate & M&A: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating buy-side and sell-side transactions, commercial contracts, corporate governance documents, and due diligence reports. Banking & Finance: Provide legal counsel to financial institutions and creditors; draft loan and security agreements; represent creditors in bankruptcy court proceedings. Trust & Estate Administration: Advise clients on fiduciary tax, gift, and estate matters; draft court pleadings; review financial/real estate records; prepare funding calculations and tax returns. Client Engagement: Maintain direct communication with business owners, executive leadership, financial institutions, and individual clients. Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Skills: Experience representing mid-market or large corporate entities (for M&A focus). An existing book of business (for Banking & Finance focus). Background exposure to estate planning, real estate, corporate, or non-profit law (for Trust & Estate focus). Education: Doctorate Experience: 4-7 years Qualifications: Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school. Licensure: Active license (or eligibility for immediate admission) to practice law in the State of Indiana. Technical Skills: High proficiency in legal research, legal drafting, document management tools (e.g., NetDocuments), and Microsoft Office Suite. Soft Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, strong analytical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset. Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status. At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Spherion Staffing, LLC