Financial Institutions M&A/Securities Attorney (All Offices)

About the Role

The Finance Group at Warner Norcross + Judd LLP is expanding and seeks an experienced Financial Institutions M&A/Securities Attorney. The senior‑level attorney will contribute to the growth of the practice, advise clients on major corporate and strategic matters, assume significant client relationships, and help lead the continued expansion of Warner’s Finance practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on mergers and acquisitions.
• Handle securities offerings and regulation.
• Provide counsel on corporate governance and SEC reporting obligations.
• Address general corporate and banking issues.
• Serve as a trusted advisor while collaborating with attorneys across Warner’s Business and Finance practices.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission in good standing to at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• 10+ years of experience representing banks, financial institutions, or public and private companies in sophisticated corporate transactions.
• Significant experience with financial institution M&A, securities offerings and regulation ('33 Act and '34 Act), SEC reporting, corporate governance, and general corporate matters.
• Experience advising boards of directors, executive leadership, and management teams on strategic and governance matters.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transactions, build lasting client relationships, and collaborate effectively with colleagues.
• Excellent communication, responsiveness, and client service skills.

About Warner

Warner is a full‑service corporate law firm with 230+ attorneys practicing in nine Michigan offices: Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Holland, Kalamazoo, Lansing, Macomb, Midland, and Muskegon. Learn more at www.wnj.com and follow the firm on LinkedIn or Facebook.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Firm‑provided life insurance and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with employer contribution or match, depending on plan design.
• Generous PTO and leave policies, plus firm holidays.
• Remote work flexibility.
• Wellness program and employee assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.

Culture

• Teamwork: Lockstep compensation model encourages collaboration and rewards seniority rather than hours worked.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: Firm‑wide DEI committees and initiatives with broad participation.
• Career balance: Emphasis on personal and professional lifestyle, resulting in a 94% attorney retention rate.
• Community engagement: Financial contributions to 150+ nonprofits, scholarships, and paid time off for community initiatives.