Corporate Lawyer

Working Hours: Eastern Time (EST)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Duration: 3 months, Starting in April

Compensation: $100–$125/hour

Location: Remote (U.S.) (Southeast Michigan preferred, not required)

Overview

A leading global automotive and manufacturing company is seeking a senior, hands-on Commercial & M&A Counsel for an immediate contract engagement.

This role is designed for an experienced attorney who can operate independently as a lead drafter and negotiator , supporting complex commercial transactions and mergers & acquisitions activity. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and partnering directly with business stakeholders across multiple functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Contracting: Lead drafting and negotiation of complex commercial agreements, managing the full contract lifecycle from initial draft through execution
• M&A Transactions: Draft and negotiate key transaction documents, including: (1) Asset Purchase Agreements (APAs); (2) Stock Purchase Agreements (SPAs) (3) Transition Services Agreements (TSAs); (4) Ancillary transaction documents
• Investment Support: Manage legal aspects of ongoing investments and strategic transactions with minimal oversight
• Strategic Advisory: Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice on contract interpretation, deal structuring, and risk allocation
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Finance, HR, Operations, and other stakeholders on diligence, negotiations, and integration planning
• Risk Mitigation: Identify legal and operational risks and propose effective mitigation strategies
• Project Management: Handle multiple high-priority, time-sensitive matters simultaneously

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active bar membership in good standing in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• 7–15 years of experience as a commercial and M&A attorney
• Significant experience at a large law firm required
• Demonstrated ability to independently draft and negotiate complex commercial and M&A agreements as lead counsel
• Strong experience operating in fast-paced, high-volume corporate environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to advise non-legal stakeholders

Key Attributes

• Proven ability to work autonomously without reliance on outside counsel
• Strong negotiation skills, including the ability to manage intensive, multi-day deal cycles
• Ability to support global transactions and collaborate across time zones
• Willingness to work flexible hours aligned with deal demands and international stakeholders
• Ability to maintain a consistent EST working schedule
• Willingness to travel occasionally for critical meetings or deal closings

Additional Details

• Preference for candidates based in or near Southeast Michigan , though fully remote candidates will be considered
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or industrial sectors is a plus