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We are committed to educating our small business clients to empower them in making informed business decisions. Our team is an integral piece to this puzzle.

Interesting in joining us? Find our current open positions below!

Part-Time Opportunity for Experienced Florida Business Attorneys

(Remote in Florida or Jacksonville, FL)

The Legal Department for Service Professionals is seeking a seasoned Florida-licensed Business Attorney with expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and business sales. This flexible, part-time position is ideal for experienced attorneys considering semi-retirement, looking to re-enter the profession after a break, or seeking to balance legal work with other life priorities.

The Business Attorney provides legal guidance and services to clients primarily through virtual meetings and communications. Key responsibilities include creating entities, conducting entity audits, and reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a range of contracts—including those related to mergers, acquisitions, and business sales. Contract types may include employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, vendor agreements, licensing agreements, service agreements, asset purchase agreements, stock purchase agreements, membership interest purchase agreements, and lease agreements. Additionally, the Business Attorney will work closely with our Corporate Law Clerks to ensure seamless support and service.

Position Highlights:

  • Title: Part-Time Business Attorney (Mergers, Acquisitions, and Business Sales)
  • Start Date: June 2025
  • Location: Remote within Florida
  • Hours: Flexible part-time schedule to accommodate your lifestyle

If you’re a seasoned attorney ready to step back from full-time practice or rejoin the field, TLD offers an opportunity to leverage your experience without the demands of a full-time role. Perfect for parents, retirees, or those looking to re-enter the field, this role provides a supportive, collaborative environment with a focus on work-life balance.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with small business owners and a comprehensive background in business law, particularly in mergers, acquisitions, and business sales. Required expertise includes business entity formation, government regulations, intellectual property (copyrights and trademarks),

employee/independent contractor matters, ownership agreements, vendor agreements, client/customer service agreements, and business acquisitions.

  • Draft custom contracts for clients using our firm’s templates and samples
  • Review contracts and provide feedback to clients
  • Revise and/or negotiate contracts on behalf of clients
  • Conduct legal research as needed
  • Respond to all client communications in a prompt manner
  • Meet with clients to discuss legal matters
  • Conduct initial assessment meetings with new clients
  • Review/proofread entity formation books prepared by the paralegal
  • Review/proofread entity audits from the paralegal
  • Create and improve internal processes and procedures
  • Attend team meetings to collaborate and align on goals
  • Debrief with the Business Specialist on new matters
  • Debrief with the Business Specialist on conclusion of matters
  • Develop legal templates and checklists for work efficiency
  • Write occasional articles on legal topics relevant to clients
  • Perform other tasks as needed to support the team and clients

The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that a paralegal may be expected or asked to perform.

  • Licensed and in good standing as an attorney.
  • Experience practicing business law.
  • Experience talking to business owners.
  • Takes personal responsibility.
  • Has a professional and confident demeanor.
  • Reliable and flexible.
  • Loves to help people.
  • Has an educator’s mindset.
  • Able to speak professionally.
  • Emotionally intelligent.
  • Has friendliness and openness to meet new people.
  • Able to listen to people and respond accordingly.
  • Able to follow procedures and systems.
  • Will participate in brainstorming sessions about ways to improve our business.
  • Excellent writing skills and impeccable grammar.
  • Works well in a structured environment with goals and deadlines.
  • Likes to work with others on a team basis, but is very motivated to work independently.
  • Quick learner and quick thinker.
  • Methodical and detail oriented with work product.
  • Inquisitive and diligent in finding answers.
  • Technology proficient; comfortable with computer software and technology; able to learn new technology easily.
  • Has good judgment.

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Zoom
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Time Billing Software
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Microsoft Word

Send your resume and a brief cover letter to [email protected]. Join us in making a meaningful impact on small business owners while working at a pace that fits your lifestyle.