Location: St. Louis, Missouri (Hybrid – 4 days in-office, 1 day remote)
Position Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $150,000 – $170,000 base salary (DOE) + 15% origination on client billings
Experience Level: Mid to Senior Level | Partner title considered for candidates with established book of business
A well-regarded St. Louis-based law firm is seeking a Corporate Transactional Attorney to join its business law team. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in corporate and commercial transactional work and possess a partial book of business. The position offers flexibility in title—Associate, Senior Counsel, or Partner—depending on the candidate's level of experience and client base.
This is a great opportunity for a lawyer who values a collaborative environment, client-focused service, and long-term growth potential within a stable, strategically minded firm.
Advise clients on a wide range of business matters, including entity formation, contract drafting and negotiation, risk mitigation, and general counsel services
Handle a variety of corporate and commercial transactions for small to mid-sized businesses
Maintain and develop client relationships, including growing a personal book of business
Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups to deliver holistic legal solutions
Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing and firm development initiatives
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
Licensed to practice in Missouri, or eligible for admission via reciprocity
10+ years of corporate/commercial legal experience, ideally in a law firm environment
Demonstrated ability to manage matters independently and serve as lead counsel on transactions
Portable book of business (target: $250K+ preferred)
Excellent drafting, analytical, and client service skills
Experience in real estate, employment, or regulatory compliance considered an asset
Base salary: $150,000–$170,000, depending on experience and book of business
Origination bonus: 15% of revenue from client work originated by the attorney
Hybrid work schedule (4 days in-office, 1 day remote)
Supportive infrastructure including administrative, marketing, and paralegal resources
Collegial, high-integrity work culture with strategic long-term vision
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a confidential résumé and brief summary of their current practice or book of business. All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.
📧 shannon.flower@gogpac.com
📱 986-999-4419
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.
