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Associate Attorney - Business, Nonprofit & Employment Law

NACBA, Osseo, MN, United States


Company:

Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd.

Location:

Maple Grove, MN

Job Type:

Full-time.

Compensation:

competitive, production-based salary typically $120,000 - $160,000+ comprised of a base salary and an uncapped commission structure.

Benefits:

401k

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Long Term Disability

Health Savings Account

Life Insurance

About the Firm:

Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd. is a wellestablished law firm located in the northwest Twin Cities suburb of Maple Grove—offering the advantages of a collaborative, closeknit firm environment without the congestion, parking challenges, or commute associated with downtown practice.

In the Business & Nonprofit Department, we serve entrepreneurs, business owners, and nonprofit organizations with practical, relationshipdriven legal counsel. Our attorneys are trusted advisors to their clients, handling sophisticated matters while maintaining a personalized, clientfocused approach.

We are a collaborative firm that values professional autonomy, rewards individual performance, and fosters a familyfriendly environment with strong community ties. Our attorneys enjoy meaningful responsibility, longterm client relationships, and the ability to build a practice with true independence and support.

At Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd., your work directly impacts both the firm’s growth and your own professional success. This role is ideal for an attorney seeking substantive, engaging work, the opportunity to grow a book of business, and a compensation structure that rewards productivity and initiative.

What we offer:

Supportive, team-oriented culture

Professional autonomy

Uncapped earning potential

Monthly personal cell phone reimbursement

Clear opportunity for long-term growth

Free Parking

Compensation Structure:

We believe in clarity and transparency:

Year One: Guaranteed base salary for stability during the initial period.

After Year One: Transition to a formulaic, uncapped commission structure designed to reward high performers. Earnings are directly tied to productivity and business development.

Billable Expectations:

Our annual billable target is 1,200 hours, intentionally set to promote a genuine work-life balance while still allowing attorneys to build and grow your practice. We believe strong client relationships and personal sustainability go hand in hand.

Job Responsibilities:

As an Associate Attorney in the Business & Nonprofit Department, you will be expected to:

Provide counsel on a broad range of business law matters, including entity formation, governance, restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, employment law, intellectual property, and succession planning.

Form, structure, and dissolve business entities while advising clients on optimal organizational strategies.
Draft, review, and negotiate contracts across diverse industries.

Advise clients on state and federal employment law compliance and prepare employment agreements, severance agreements, policies, and employee handbooks.

Counsel nonprofit organizations on governance, employment issues, regulatory compliance, and operational matters.

Support business owners with general corporate and business law guidance to help them grow and manage their organizations.

Advise clients on intellectual property matters and prepare related state and federal filings.

Balance independent work with collaboration within a teamoriented environment.

Manage multiple ongoing projects and deadlines with efficiency and strong attention to detail.

How to Apply:

Please submit your resume and cover letter.

Join our close-knit team of experienced legal professionals at Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd., where attorneys build long-standing relationships and are dedicated to understanding client needs, protecting their interests, and helping them grow and succeed.

Henningson & Snoxell, Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications:

Experience: 5+ years of experience in Business/Corporate, Nonprofit, and Employment law.

Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.

Licensure: Active license to practice law in Minnesota (in good standing).

Skills: Demonstrated ability in client marketing, business development, and origination; Excellent communication and legal writing skills; Strong relationship-building capabilities.

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