Senior Business

Senior Business & Tax Attorney

Foster Swift Collins & Smith, PC is looking to add experienced business attorneys with an established client base to its Southfield office. 

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of handling simple to sophisticated business and corporate matters, developing strong client relationships, and the ability to contribute to the firm's growth. This is a great opportunity for an attorney to be part of a collaborative team in a growing firm.  Candidate must have extensive experience with at least two of the following areas: business formation and planning, corporate governance, general counsel, M&A, corporate tax issues, cybersecurity, contract review and intellectual property.

Applicants should have a minimum of seven years of business and tax law experience in private practice with experience taking responsibility for client matters and possessing a proactive approach in bringing in new clients.

Position responsibilities include:

• Provide first-rate legal counsel to business owners and executives on business and corporate law matters, address legal issues at every stage of the business life cycle including entity formation, compliance, contracts, general corporate governance as well as mergers and acquisitions
• Maintain and expand client relationships while managing an existing book of business
• Collaborate with other attorneys and practice groups to enhance service offerings and cross-market legal services
• Identify and pursue business development opportunities to grow the firm's client base
• Mentor junior associate attorneys and contribute to the firm's strategic initiatives
• Communicate complex information (written and verbal) to stakeholders with a wide array of expertise in an accessible way
• Stay updated on current business and tax laws and regulations
• Deliver high-level client service

Why Join Foster Swift?

For over 100 years, Foster Swift has been recognized for legal excellence and outstanding client service.  With offices in Lansing, Grand Rapids, Southfield and Holland our firm delivers comprehensive services for businesses, organizations, municipalities, families and individuals across Michigan, the nation and beyond. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, ensuring equal opportunities for all employees. Our firm has achieved Mid-Sized Mansfield Rule Certified Plus status from Diversity Lab in 2023 and 2024.

We offer a competitive compensation structure with the potential for annual bonuses and potential shareholder opportunities. Our attorneys benefit from a seasoned administrative team to provide HR, IT, accounting and marketing support as well as having access to an extensive collection of online legal resources and professional development opportunities.  The firm's comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance (firm pays 85%)
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• A variety of voluntary benefits tailored to employees' needs such as accident and critical illness coverage, along with identity protection
• The firm offers a hybrid work policy after a successful period of in-person training

Apply Now:

Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume, cover letter, and persuasive writing sample to for immediate consideration.

• 7+ years' experience in business and tax law
• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to State Bar of Michigan and be in good standing
• Established transferable business required (at least $400,000 annual)
• Excellent writing, legal research, communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage a busy caseload, work under pressure, meet deadlines and pay attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Exceptional client service and business development skills