Business, Real Estate & Estate Planning Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Join Scholten Fant

For nearly 70 years, Scholten Fant has served West Michigan with trusted legal counsel, practical solutions, and exceptional client service. We are seeking an attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join our growing Business Law, Real Estate, and Estate Planning practice groups.

This role offers the opportunity to work directly with individuals, families, business owners, and commercial clients on a diverse range of transactional and advisory matters. The ideal candidate enjoys building client relationships, providing practical legal guidance, and helping clients achieve their personal and business goals.

Responsibilities

• Advise businesses on entity formation, contracts, transactions, and day-to-day legal matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements and other business documents
• Represent buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in residential and commercial real estate transactions
• Prepare and review purchase agreements, leases, easements, and other real estate-related documents
• Draft estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives
• Assist clients with trust and estate administration, probate matters, and business succession planning
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and responsive service
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal solutions

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Michigan
• 3–5 years of experience in business law, estate planning, real estate law, or a combination thereof
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Commitment to providing exceptional client service

We are looking for a collaborative professional who values long-term client relationships, approaches legal issues with a practical mindset, and is eager to contribute to and grow a thriving practice in West Michigan.

Scholten Fant offers a collegial work environment, meaningful client interaction, and the opportunity to build a long-term practice serving West Michigan businesses and families.