Milligan Lawless is seeking a Transactional Associate to work with its corporate, real estate and healthcare groups on a wide range of commercial, real estate, corporate and healthcare transactions.  The position will be full-time and will include all facets of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions and real estate transactions.

Job Summary

The attorney must have strong academic credentials, exceptional writing, and research skills, be organized and detail-oriented, and have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. We seek an ambitious candidate who wants to grow with the Firm. The role will include:

Essential Functions

• Advising clients on a wide range of corporate, real estate mergers and acquisitions and finance matters, including legal and regulatory matters related to business operations and transactions
• Conducting due diligence, drafting agreements, and negotiating terms for various transactions, including corporate and mergers and acquisitions contracts and schedules, as well as equity and debt documentation
• Managing real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and leases
• Managing client relationships and collaborating with clients to understand their needs and provide tailored legal solutions
• Researching and analyzing complex legal issues
• Analyzing and summarizing complicated legal documents
• Staying updated on relevant laws and regulations to ensure compliance and best practices

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school
• 3+ years’ transactional corporate experience
• Admission or eligibility for admission to the Arizona State Bar
• Education or experience in health law is a plus

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Exceptional writing, research, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Ability to perform duties and responsibilities promptly and with little direct supervision in planning and organizing workload
• Demonstrated commitment to practice in the corporate and transactions area
• Ability to multi-task with frequent interruptions
• Ability to work independently as well as work as part of a team
• Ability to judge appropriate action in response to changes, circumstances, or problems.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume practice that is a deadline-driven environment
• Self-motivated and driven, with a strong work ethic and sound judgment