Business and Transactions Attorney

We are seeking a seasoned and highly motivated Business and Transactions Attorney to join our Sioux Falls, South Dakota office and overall practice area team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, a curious and inquisitive mindset, and exceptional attention to detail. This role involves providing strategic legal counsel to clients across a broad spectrum of industries related to business matters, including risk management, contract review, governance, mergers and acquisitions, entity formation, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

•  Collaborate with clients to develop tailored legal strategies aligned with their business goals and needs through risk-based analysis and assessments.
• Research and interpret applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards to ensure client compliance.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements (such as contracts with customers, vendors, and other third parties), operating agreements, ownership and equity agreements, and employment agreements.
• Advise clients on a range of corporate legal matters, including entity selection and formation, corporate governance, and compliance.
• Provide strategic legal guidance during mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, and other transactions.
• Manage multiple client matters simultaneously while maintaining high-quality service and meeting deadlines.
•  Supervise paralegals, staff, and team members as required 
• Active in business development, including involvement in professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned. 

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant in-house and/or law firm experience as a business and transactional attorney, 10 years’ experience preferred

License(s)/Certification(s)

• Must be currently licensed in South Dakota or eligible to become licensed.
• Other state licenses (especially in states within our footprint) while not required, will be considered.
• Valid drivers license.   

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating various contracts and agreements.
• Strong entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to approach legal issues from a business perspective.
• Exceptional research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in managing competing priorities and working independently.

Application Requirements
To be considered for this position, please submit the following within the application system:

• A cover letter detailing your experience and how your entrepreneurial spirit aligns with this role.
• A resume highlighting your relevant qualifications.
• A drafting sample of an agreement (or set of interrelated transactional documents) you have worked on (confidential information should be redacted).    Please Note: Legal Briefs will not be accepted as work samples.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

·       Excellent research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.

·       Ability to manage multiple matters and tasks simultaneously and to complete tasks efficiently, effectively, and in a timely manner.

·       Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines.

·       Strong organization and matter management skills.

·       Ability to work professionally and collaboratively with partners, associates, and support staff.

·       Ability to work effectively with large working groups as part of a transaction team.

Live our Goosmann Values

·       Culture

·       Quality

·       Positivity

·       Productivity

·       Growth