Business Attorney at Lewis Gianola PLLC

Job Description Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Business Attorney to join our Corporate & Commercial Practice Group. This attorney will advise clients on a broad range of transactional, governance, and commercial matters, while collaborating closely with litigation, regulatory, and specialty practice teams.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated legal professional with strong drafting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to provide clear, business-minded legal advice in a fast-paced, client-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Corporate & Business Law

• Advise clients on entity formation, structuring, governance, and compliance
• Draft and review operating agreements, shareholder agreements, bylaws, and corporate resolutions
• Counsel clients on mergers, acquisitions, reorganizations, and business transitions
• Provide guidance on fiduciary duties, corporate governance, and risk management

Commercial Transactions

• Draft, negotiate, and review complex commercial contracts, including:
• • Service agreements
  • Vendor and supplier contracts
  • Licensing agreements
  • Distribution and franchise agreements
• Support clients in structuring and closing business transactions
• Identify and mitigate contractual and financial risk exposure

Advisory & General Counsel Services

• Serve as outside general counsel to businesses across multiple industries
• Provide day-to-day legal guidance on operational, regulatory, and strategic matters
• Assist clients with employment-related business issues in coordination with labor counsel
• Support clients in regulatory compliance and industry-specific legal requirements

Collaboration & Litigation Support

• Partner with litigation attorneys on dispute avoidance and pre-litigation strategy
• Assist with contract interpretation and enforcement matters
• Provide transactional insight in ongoing commercial disputes
• Coordinate across practice groups for integrated client solutions

Client Development & Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication
• Participate in client meetings, presentations, and strategy sessions
• Contribute to firm business development efforts and networking initiatives

Qualifications

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (WV, OH, or PA preferred or ability to obtain promptly)
• 3-10+ years of experience in corporate law, commercial transactions, or business counseling
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Client-service mindset with strong business acumen

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a mid-size or full-service law firm environment
• Background in accounting, business transactions, mergers & acquisitions, banking/finance, or regulatory compliance
• Exposure to industries such as service, energy, real estate, construction, small businesses, or financial services
• Experience serving as outside general counsel to business clients
• Familiarity with multi-jurisdictional commercial matters

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and practical problem-solving
• Understanding business operations, financial and tax implications.
• Attention to detail with strong contract drafting precision
• Ability to translate complex legal concepts into business terms
• Professional judgment and ethical decision-making
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently

What We Offer

• Collaborative, client-focused firm culture
• Exposure to sophisticated regional and national clients
• Diverse and challenging transactional and advisory work
• Opportunity to work across multiple practice groups
• Strong mentorship and professional development support
• Competitive compensation and benefits package

Work Environment

This position is based in our Morgantown, WV office, with potential hybrid flexibility depending on experience level and firm needs. The role offers direct client interaction and meaningful responsibility from day one.

Company Description Commercial, business, real estate, estate planning law firm with good reputation, and offices in Morgantown and Charleston WV Company Description Commercial, business, real estate, estate planning law firm with good reputation, and offices in Morgantown and Charleston WV