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Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs

Corporate Attorney

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  • Cleveland, OH
April 25, 2024 Attorney Business Law

Job Description

Buckingham, Doolittle & Burroughs, LLC is a full-service law firm with offices located in in Akron, Canton, and Cleveland.  Founded over 100 years ago, Buckingham and its attorneys are nationally-recognized and award-winning. We are currently seeking a Corporate/Business Attorney who will work in our Cleveland office.  The person who fills this role will have the opportunity to inherit work from a talented seasoned attorney who would like to transition into retirement.  A desire to work hard, develop, learn, and grow within the firm are essential. 
 
The essential job functions are:
 
  • Drafting and negotiating contracts and advising on related transactions;
  • Advising on mergers and acquisitions and business entity governance matters;
  • Advising on choice of entity and creating and restructuring business entities;
  • Assisting in due diligence efforts and post-deal integration;
  • Maintaining a current working knowledge of laws and regulatory developments; and
  • Structuring and drafting documents for commercial and finance transactions.
 
 
Our ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
 
  • Book of at least 200k;
  • In excess of five years of experience in a law firm or in house legal department;
  • Experience and/or background in business, tax, commercial transactions, lending, finance, or accounting preferred;
  • Strong drafting, research, and writing skills;
  • Ability to work effectively with teams and independently, as well as manage and prioritize multiple projects;
  • Strong analytical skills;
  • Ability to work with staff, attorneys at all levels, and firm clients successfully;
  • Candidate must be licensed or attain license to practice law in the State of Ohio.
 
This is a full-time position, and compensation is commensurate with experience.  Buckingham will provide exceptional support to help you expand your skills and practice.  Additionally, we provide excellent health and wellness benefits. 



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