Business Litigation & Transactional Attorney

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and litigate business disputes in state and federal court, including drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and trial preparation.
• Provide counsel and representation in breach of contract matters, contract disputes, and commercial collections actions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of transactional documents: business sale agreements, purchase agreements, licensing agreements, vendor contracts, employee contracts, NDAs, and service agreements.
• Handle entity formations and corporate governance matters including LLC and corporate organization, operating agreements, bylaws, and Secretary of State filings and compliance.
• Advise clients on contract risk allocation, regulatory compliance, licensing requirements, and best practices for commercial transactions.
• Negotiate settlements, mediations, and alternative dispute resolution processes to achieve favorable outcomes for clients.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, risk assessments, and client-facing summaries explaining options and recommended strategies.
• Collaborate with clients, in-house counsel, and cross-functional teams to align legal strategy with business objectives and commercial realities.
• Manage case and matter budgets, billing, and client communications to ensure timely and transparent service delivery.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and industry trends affecting business litigation and transactions.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and active admission to the CO state bar in good standing.
• 3+ years of combined litigation and transactional experience, preferably with a law firm.
• Proven experience with business litigation including filing and defending breach of contract claims, motions practice, discovery, and trial or arbitration preparation.
• Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating entity formation documents (LLC operating agreements, incorporations), business sale agreements, vendor and employee contracts, and licensing agreements.
• Familiarity with Secretary of State filing processes and corporate compliance requirements.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills with demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate contractual risk.
• Experience handling commercial collections matters and post-judgment enforcement preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, client counseling ability, and professional demeanor in high-pressure situations.
• Organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines independently while maintaining high attention to detail.
• Proficiency with legal research tools, case management software, and standard office technology.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Paid maternity leave
• Performance bonuses
• Low billable hour requirement