Business Law & Litigation Attorney

A well-established national law firm is seeking an experienced Business Law & Litigation Attorney with 5+ years of relevant experience for their Mississippi office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney who is confident handling both transactional business matters and complex litigation.The ideal candidate will be able to independently manage cases, advise business clients strategically, and represent clients effectively in court.Key ResponsibilitiesBusiness Law (Transactional) Responsibilities: Draft, review, and negotiate contracts including purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and vendor contractsAdvise clients on business formation and entity structuring (LLCs, corporations, partnerships)Counsel businesses on governance, compliance, and risk management mattersHandle mergers and acquisitions, asset purchases, and business salesProvide guidance on employment-related business issues and commercial transactionsConduct due diligence and assist with business restructuring Litigation Responsibilities: Manage commercial litigation matters from inception through resolutionDraft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal briefsConduct depositions, hearings, mediations, and trialsRepresent clients in state and federal courts across MississippiDevelop case strategy and advise clients on litigation risk and settlement optionsHandle contract disputes, partnership disputes, shareholder disputes, and other business-related conflicts Qualifications 5+ years of experience in business law and commercial litigationLicensed and in good standing with the Mississippi BarStrong legal research, writing, and advocacy skillsExperience independently managing a caseloadTrial experience preferredExcellent communication and client relationship skills What They Offer Competitive compensation based on experiencePerformance-based bonus opportunitiesSupportive team environmentStrong administrative and paralegal supportOpportunity for partnership consideration for the right candidate If you are a driven Business Law & Litigation attorney looking to grow your practice in Mississippi, we encourage you to apply.You can apply here or reach out directly to me at 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.

Created: 2026-03-10