Contract Business Attorney

Job Description This is a remote position. About Business Financial Group (BFG) Business Financial Group (BFG) is a technology-driven accounting, tax, and advisory firm serving growing businesses throughout the United States. We help business owners build AI-enabled financial systems by integrating accounting, payroll, financial reporting, tax planning, and advisory services into one coordinated financial operating system. As part of our continued growth, we are expanding our legal advisory capabilities by partnering with experienced business attorneys who can provide legal guidance to our clients while working collaboratively with our accounting, tax, and advisory teams. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Business Attorney to provide legal services to BFG clients on a contract basis. This role will primarily support business owners with entity formation, corporate governance, operating agreements, shareholder and partnership agreements, and other business legal documentation. The attorney will also collaborate with BFG's CPA Advisors, Client Finance Managers, and Tax Planning team to ensure clients receive coordinated legal and financial guidance. Primary Responsibilities Business Formation Advise clients on selecting the appropriate legal entity, including: Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) S Corporations C Corporations Partnerships Professional Entities Assist with: Entity formation State registrations EIN application guidance Organizational documents Corporate Governance Prepare and review: Operating Agreements Corporate Bylaws Initial Organizational Resolutions Annual Meeting Minutes Corporate Resolutions Partnership & Ownership Agreements Draft and review: Partnership Agreements Buy-Sell Agreements Shareholder Agreements Membership Interest Purchase Agreements Ownership Transfer Agreements Business Legal Advisory Provide legal guidance regarding: Business ownership structure Partner disputes Ownership transitions Corporate compliance Governance best practices Client Consultations Conduct virtual consultations with BFG clients regarding: Business formation Corporate restructuring Ownership changes Business expansion Legal risk considerations Collaboration with BFG Team Work closely with: CPA Advisors Client Finance Managers (CFMs) Tax Planning Team Accounting Managers Sales Team Provide coordinated legal recommendations that complement BFG's accounting and tax strategies. Preferred Experience Business entity formation Corporate law Small business legal advisory Operating agreements Buy-Sell Agreements Shareholder Agreements Partnership Agreements Business succession planning Experience supporting: Professional service firms Medical practices Contractors Home care agencies Technology companies Growing small and mid-sized businesses is highly desirable. Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) Active U.S. Bar License Minimum 5 years of business law experience Strong knowledge of business entity structures Excellent written and verbal communication skills Comfortable working remotely Experience conducting Zoom consultations Preferred Skills Strong client advisory skills Practical business mindset Ability to explain legal concepts in plain English Collaborative approach with accountants and tax advisors Technology-friendly Experience using cloud-based legal tools Compensation This is a contract/freelance position . Compensation may include: Hourly rate Flat fee per project Flat fee per document Revenue-sharing arrangement for referred legal engagements The structure will be determined based on experience and availability. Ideal Candidate The ideal attorney understands that legal advice is one component of a business owner's overall financial strategy. Rather than working independently, this attorney enjoys collaborating with accountants, tax advisors, and financial professionals to help clients make well-informed business decisions. Future Opportunity As Business Financial Group continues to expand nationwide, this role may grow into a long-term strategic relationship supporting: Multi-state business formations Mergers & acq Skill set Business Law Corporate Law Business Entity Formation Corporate Governance Corporate Compliance Operating Agreements Shareholder Agreements Partnership Agreements Buy-Sell Agreements Legal Drafting Contract Review Client Consultation Business Succession Planning Corporate Restructuring Legal Research Business Advisory Cross-Functional Collaboration Zoom Microsoft Office Excellent Written & Verbal Communication