Corporate Attorney Jobs in Michigan

A Corporate Attorney, also known as a Corporate Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry. They protect corporations from legal disputes by handling the legal, contractual, and business aspects. They represent corporations in court, negotiate and draft contracts, handle legal documents, conduct legal research, and provide advice on legal rights and obligations. They also guide corporations on issues related to patents, property interests, contracts, government regulations, and employment law. Their work is instrumental in ensuring that businesses operate within the confines of the law.

Important skills for a Corporate Attorney include strong analytical skills, negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and an in-depth understanding of corporate law. They should also have good problem-solving capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a high level of attention to detail. A law degree is mandatory, and passing the bar exam to become a licensed attorney is necessary. Additional certifications may include a Master of Law (LLM) in Corporate Law or Business Law. Prior to becoming a Corporate Attorney, one might have roles such as a Law Clerk, Associate Attorney, or Legal Counsel. These positions provide the necessary exposure and experience in the legal field.

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Description CITY OF DETROIT - LAW DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATE ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL (TRANSACTIONAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) Under general supervision, performs transactional legal work including...

Corporate Attorney

  • Southfield, MI
  • 1 day ago
  • Southfield, MI
  • 1 day ago

Job Summary: NetApp, the multi-billion-dollar intelligent data infrastructure company, is seeking a highly motivated Senior Counsel or Counsel to join its award-winning legal department. The...

Description Under general supervision, performs complex and specialized transactional legal work necessary for the advising and counseling of clients. Examples of Duties Serves as a legal...

CITY OF DETROIT - LAW DEPARTMENT ASSOCIATE ASSISTANT CORPORATION COUNSEL (TRANSACTIONAL & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT) Under general supervision, performs transactional legal work including document...

Under general supervision, performs complex and specialized transactional legal work necessary for the advising and counseling of clients. Serves as a legal specialist for an assigned major...

Corporate Counsel

  • Pontiac, MI
  • 5 days ago
  • Pontiac, MI
  • 5 days ago

The Corporate Counsel assists leaders on the Legal and Vendor Relations teams by performing a variety of legal and procurement related duties, with a primary focus on reviewing and negotiating...

Commercial Counsel/Contract Negotiator

  • Lansing, MI
  • 6 days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 6 days ago

Senior Commercial Legal Counsel/Senior Contract Negotiator - Remote** **About our team:** The Rubrik Commercial Legal Team is responsible for managing global commercial contracts and related revenue-based...

Corporate Counsel

  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Ann Arbor, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Company Description Domino's Pizza, which began in 1960 as a single store location in Ypsilanti, MI, has had a lot to celebrate lately: we're a reshaped, reenergized brand of honesty, transparency...

Commercial Counsel

  • Lansing, MI
  • 30+ days ago
  • Lansing, MI
  • 30+ days ago

Cribl does differently. What does that mean? It means we are a serious company that doesn't take itself too seriously; and we're looking for people who love to get stuff done, and laugh a bit...

Transactional Attorney

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 45+ days ago

Transactional Attorney Summary The Transactional Attorney oversee s complex real estate and financial transactions across the organization. This person will report directly to the General Counsel...

Corporate Counsel - Compliance

  • Northville, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Northville, MI
  • 45+ days ago

Job Title: Corporate Counsel - Compliance Company: AISIN World Corp. of America Department: Legal Affairs Department Location: Northville, MI Position Summary Are you a legal professional with a...

Corporate Counsel - Labor and Employment

  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 45+ days ago
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • 45+ days ago

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, youre provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development....

Corporate Counsel

  • Detroit, MI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Detroit, MI
  • 60+ days ago

Overview The Opportunity We are seeking a highly skilled and knowledgeable Construction Litigation Lawyer to join our team. The ideal candidate will advise the General Counsel in regard to...

Commercial Counsel

  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 60+ days ago
  • Farmington Hills, MI
  • 60+ days ago

Minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in a law firm or corporate law department with focus on commercial law and contracts....

Demographic Data for Michigan

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Salary for Corporate Attorney Jobs in Michigan

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Corporate Attorneys in Michigan offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
86.3%
Bachelor's Degree
6.0%
Master's Degree
5.7%
Associate's Degree
0.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.6%
High School or GED
0.5%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Corporate Attorneys in Michigan
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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