Corporate Transactional Attorney (Associate, Senior Counsel, or Partner)
📍 Locations: St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield (MO), Edwardsville (IL)
🏛 Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 4 days in-office, 1 day remote
💼 Position Type: Full-Time
💰 Salary Range: $150,000 – $170,000 (DOE) + 15% origination on client billings 📈 Experience Level: Mid to Senior | Partner title available based on book of business
A growing regional law firm is seeking a Corporate Transactional Attorney to join its business law practice. This is an opportunity for a driven attorney to take on leadership-level work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and growth-oriented environment.
The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience in corporate transactions—particularly in M&A, entity structuring, and commercial contract work—and will bring a portable book of business to complement existing firm capabilities.
What You’ll Do:
Represent and advise business clients on corporate formation, governance, transactions, and compliance
Serve as lead counsel on M&A deals and commercial transactions
Draft, negotiate, and review a wide range of business agreements
Develop and manage a personal client portfolio (existing book strongly preferred)
Collaborate with internal teams across practice areas (real estate, litigation, estate planning, etc.)
Ideal Candidate Profile:
J.D. from an accredited law school
Licensed in Missouri or eligible for admission via reciprocity
7+ years of corporate/transactional legal experience
Portable book of business (preferred minimum: $250K)
Proven ability to run deals and maintain client relationships independently
Experience in M&A is critical; other focus areas like real estate or regulatory law are a plus
A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative and client-focused culture
What the Firm Offers:
Base Salary: $150K–$170K, depending on experience and client base
Origination Credit: 15% of gross revenue from originated clients
Hybrid work model (4 days in-office / 1 day remote)
Marketing and administrative support to help grow your practice
Stable firm environment with opportunity for title flexibility (Associate, Senior Counsel, or Partner)
A team that values integrity, autonomy, and collaborative growth
To Apply:
Please submit a resume and a brief overview of your current practice and/or portable business. All inquiries will be handled with the strictest confidence.
Cassie.ehmann@gogpac.com
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
