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Business Law Associate Attorney

Orion Placement


Job Location:

Columbus, OH - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 105000 - 150000
Posted: 25 August 2026 (19 days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Pay: $105000.00 - $150000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join an established respected legal team where your work directly supports businesses business owners and entrepreneurs.
  • Handle meaningful corporate and transactional matters with increasing responsibility and direct client exposure.
  • Gain broad experience across contracts business formations corporate governance M&A due diligence and commercial transactions.
  • Work alongside experienced attorneys who value mentorship collaboration and practical problem-solving.
  • Build lasting client relationships while developing your practice and positioning yourself for long-term career growth and potential partnership.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including health dental vision life insurance 401(k) paid time off parental leave and professional development assistance.

Location: Columbus OH. This is a fully on-site opportunity for an attorney who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and clients in person.

Note: Must have an active Ohio Bar license in good standing and 3 years of directly relevant business transactional corporate or commercial law experience.

About Us

We are an established law firm serving businesses families and individuals with a relationship-driven approach to legal counsel. Our team values teamwork integrity dedication and service while encouraging attorneys to build meaningful client relationships and grow professionally. Confidential Employer

Job Description

  • Advise businesses business owners and other clients on corporate commercial contractual and general business matters.
  • Draft review and negotiate a broad range of business and commercial agreements.
  • Assist with business formations organizational matters entity structuring and corporate governance.
  • Support mergers and acquisitions business sales and other corporate and transactional matters.
  • Prepare corporate resolutions consents agreements and related transactional documents.
  • Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda correspondence and other written work product.
  • Perform due diligence and assist with transaction closings and post-closing matters.
  • Communicate directly with clients opposing counsel and other professionals.
  • Develop a strong understanding of client businesses and provide practical business-focused legal guidance.
  • Manage multiple matters and deadlines with increasing independence while collaborating with senior attorneys and other legal professionals.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Active Ohio Bar admission and good standing.
  • 3 years of business transactional corporate or commercial law experience.
  • Strong contract drafting review and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent legal research writing analytical and communication abilities.
  • Strong organization and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines.
  • Sound professional judgment and a strong client-service mindset.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team.
  • Experience with legal research tools and standard legal technology.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to work on substantive business and transactional matters while developing close relationships with clients and experienced attorneys. We foster a supportive team-oriented environment where initiative is valued professional growth is encouraged and attorneys can build a long-term career with meaningful opportunities for advancement mentorship community involvement and potential partnership.

JPC-1842

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: OH bar license 3 yrs of business transactional corporate or commercial law exp

  • Required Years as Associate: 3

  • Additional context: Relocation- No. Packages - No

  • Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

  • 4 to 5 years: $110000 to $125000

  • 6 to 8 years: $120000 to $140000

  • 9 years: $130000 to $150000

Submission Email / Name: Jane -

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established law firm seeking a 3 year Ohio-barred Business/Transactional Associate Attorney. Role advises businesses on contracts formations governance M&A commercial matters and general corporate needs. Strong opportunity for client exposure mentorship practice growth and long-term advancement.

Recruiter Submission: To submit cancel - Business Law Associate Attorney - Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP - JPC-1842 - source

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  • Client job title: Business Law Associate Attorney

  • Location: Columbus OH

  • On-site hybrid remote: On-site

  • Experience: 3

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  • # of hires needed: 1