Michigan Contract Attorney – High-Growth Business, Entertainment, and IP Law Firm (Remote/Flex)
About Us: Evan Ficaj Law Firm empowers Michigan's ambitious entrepreneurs with personalized legal solutions and fuels their success through our unwavering commitment to excellence. Our mission is to make dreams a reality and guide clients in reaching their full potential. Our practice areas include mergers and acquisitions (M&A), business and corporate law, contract law, entertainment law, trademark law, and copyright law. Our core values – Excellence, Authenticity, Efficiency, Collaboration, and Value – define how we practice and how we grow. Talent and innovation from individuals, artists, entrepreneurs, startups, and small businesses can change the world, and we are excited to help them every step of the way. You can read more about the firm at Ficaj.com/About. The Role: We seek a licensed attorney with exceptional legal research and writing capabilities to join our team as a contract attorney. Your focus will be on legal research and drafting in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), business and corporate law, contract law, entertainment law, trademark law, and copyright law. You will work remotely with complete flexibility in your schedule, with the option to collaborate in the office when desired. Examples of immediate needs include app agreements, co-packing agreements, LLC/corporation redemptions, business acquisitions, franchise purchases, M&A due diligence, independent contractor agreements, and similar transactional matters. Compensation & Growth: • Starting at $100/hour (contractor basis). • We welcome the opportunity for attorneys who thrive in this role, share our vision, and demonstrate excellence to transition into full-time employment. What Makes This Opportunity Unique: • Flexible Work Arrangement: You control your hours and workspace; we measure excellence, not attendance. • Cutting-Edge Work: You will draft sophisticated agreements and provide unique solutions for Michigan's ambitious entrepreneurs and business leaders – never cookie-cutter work. • Entrepreneurial Growth Environment: You will work in a high-growth, modern firm that values excellence, efficiency, and collaboration as the foundation for success. Requirements: • Expert-level legal research and writing skills, with proven ability to produce high-quality work under minimal supervision. • Expert-level proficiency in AI-assisted legal research and writing. • Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Word (especially styles, cross-references, and custom keyboard commands) and Excel. • Experience in, or strong interest in, business, contract, entertainment, trademark, and copyright law. • Entrepreneurial mindset, self-motivated, adaptable, and proactive in solving complex problems. Preferences: The following are strong preferences that you should highlight when applying: • Expert-level proficiency with macOS (we operate exclusively on Apple hardware). • Current member of the State Bar of Michigan. • Proficiency in Zoho Cliq, Contracts, CRM, Mail, Sign, and WorkDrive. • Access to LexisNexis or Westlaw, including Michigan and related federal practice guides, Practical Guidance/Practical Law, form libraries, public records databases, and other legal research resources. Access to LexisNexis or Westlaw is particularly important if you are not a current member of the State Bar of Michigan. How to Apply: Please submit the following: • Your resume. • 1 to 3 writing samples of final executed agreements for which you were the primary author. Be sure to redact all privileged and confidential information. We will review applications on a rolling basis, and interviews will begin promptly. ### • Business Law • Business Attorney • Business Lawyer • Contract Law • Contract Attorney • Contract Lawyer • Copyright Law • Copyright Attorney • Copyright Lawyer • Entertainment Law • Entertainment Attorney • Entertainment Lawyer • Michigan Attorney • Michigan Lawyer • Trademark Law • Trademark Attorney • Trademark Lawyer • Remote Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: $100.00 per hour Expected hours: 5 – 20 per week Benefits: • Flexible schedule Application Question(s): • Are you a licensed attorney? If so, provide your license number and state bar directory link. • Do you regularly use AI to assist with your legal research and writing? • Do you primarily use macOS and own a macOS device? • Would you consider yourself an expert in Microsoft Word, including styles, cross-references, and keyboard commands? • Do you have access to LexisNexis or Westlaw, including Michigan and related federal materials? Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job