[header] How to become a business attorney [title] Research what a business lawyer does. [step] Your specific duties as a business lawyer will vary greatly depending on the job you end up getting. In general, business lawyers will : [substeps] Help businesses organize their affairs. 
This could include creating the business and filing the proper paperwork, negotiating mergers and acquisitions, developing financing strategies, and accessing investors and lenders. Work with startups on issues including securities, intellectual property, tax law, and labor law.