The role

Let's skip the buzzwords: Merck wants a collaborative Senior Attorney in Florence, KY who delivers, learns fast, and treats Legal Memoranda as a craft. This general role at Merck turns 6 years into $86,000 - $126,000 and turns $86,000 - $126,000 into a stake in what comes next.

Key Responsibilities

Keep the Merck backlog ruthlessly honest about what's truly next
Steer Merck's Clio roadmap with both nerve and humility
Absorb 7 of context fast and start contributing sooner
Identify gaps in current procedures and recommend workable fixes
Anticipate the KY compliance wrinkle before it becomes a fire

What You'll Bring

Comfort presenting to a KY-wide audience without a script
Solid understanding of general best practices and industry standards
Equal parts Clio depth and Team Leadership curiosity
Judgment seasoned by at least 7 years of real consequences
Track record that proves you can forever-learning ship under deadline pressure

With roots in Florence, KY and a values-led outlook, Merck delivers software that scales with our customers. We move fast on Real Estate Law but slow down whenever someone says they feel rushed past good judgment.

For this Senior Attorney role we offer $86,000 - $126,000, a mentor who has walked the path, and benefits designed for life outside Merck.

The Merck hiring team is moving on qualified applicants without delay.

We hire for hunger as much as resumes, so if that's you, the Senior Attorney role is open.

Skills required

Deposition Preparation
Document Review
Real Estate Law
Clio
Westlaw
Regulatory Reporting
Legal Memoranda
Teamwork
Team Leadership
Project Management

Why join Merck

Game room and recreation space
Health coaching
Health Insurance
On-site fitness center
Childcare Assistance
Inclusive benefits for LGBTQ+ employees
Professional Development
Internet and phone reimbursement
Personal Days
401(k) Plan
Global mobility program
Phased retirement options
Financial wellness program

Next step

This Full-time role in Florence, KY closes 2026-12-02.

Apply now