Transactional Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $125,000 to $175,000

Private Wealth Law Group

At Private Wealth Law Group, we serve business owners, entrepreneurs, and closely held companies by providing sophisticated legal counsel on business transactions, corporate governance, and outside general counsel matters. Our attorneys become trusted advisors to clients, helping them navigate the legal challenges that come with building, growing, acquiring, and selling successful businesses.

We are seeking an experienced attorney who enjoys solving complex business problems, negotiating transactions, and developing long-term relationships with clients. This position is ideal for someone who wants to move beyond isolated legal work and become a strategic advisor to business owners.

This position is ideal for an attorney who enjoys a client-facing practice, takes ownership of their matters, and is motivated to maintain a productive practice with an annual expectation of 1,800 billable hours.

What You'll Do

Business Transactions

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial agreements.
• Structure and document business acquisitions, asset purchases, stock purchases, and business sales.
• Conduct legal due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, financing transactions, and other business matters.
• Draft letters of intent, purchase agreements, disclosure schedules, and closing documents.
• Coordinate transaction closings and post-closing matters.

Corporate & Business Planning

• Form and organize LLCs, corporations, partnerships, and other business entities.
• Prepare operating agreements, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, bylaws, and corporate resolutions.
• Advise clients on entity structure, governance, ownership transitions, and business planning.
• Assist with corporate restructurings, conversions, mergers, and dissolutions.

Outside General Counsel Services

• Serve as outside general counsel for closely held businesses.
• Advise clients on legal issues affecting their day-to-day operations.
• Identify legal risks and provide practical, business-oriented solutions.
• Collaborate with clients' accountants, financial advisors, bankers, and other professionals.
• Build long-term advisory relationships with business owners.

Client Service & Team Collaboration

• Deliver exceptional client service with professionalism, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
• Manage multiple matters while communicating proactively with clients and colleagues.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys, paralegals, and administrative staff.
• Maintain accurate matter documentation and timely time entries.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the Utah State Bar (or eligible for admission).
• Three or more years of experience practicing business, corporate, or transactional law.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex business agreements.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to explain sophisticated legal concepts in practical business terms.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong sense of ownership, professionalism, and accountability.

What Makes You Successful

The ideal attorney:

• Thinks like a business advisor, not just a legal technician.
• Enjoys working directly with business owners and executives.
• Is confident negotiating transactions and managing complex legal matters.
• Builds trust through responsiveness, sound judgment, and practical advice.
• Takes ownership of client matters from beginning to end.
• Thrives in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
• Is committed to continuous learning and professional growth.

Performance Expectations

• Annual billable hour expectation of 1,800 billable hours.
• Maintain timely and accurate billing records, with time entered daily.
• Deliver exceptional legal work and an outstanding client experience.
• Manage multiple client matters while consistently meeting deadlines.
• Communicate proactively with clients and team members throughout each engagement.
• Contribute to the firm's growth by developing strong client relationships and identifying opportunities to add value.
• Demonstrate professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.

Why Join Private Wealth Law Group?

• Work directly with sophisticated business owners and entrepreneurs.
• Handle meaningful, high-value transactions that make a real impact on clients' businesses.
• Practice alongside an experienced and collaborative legal team.
• Enjoy opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off