Business and Real Estate Transactional Attorney

1-15 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Pasadena, California, is seeking a Business and Real Estate Transactional Attorney with a minimum of 2 years of experience. The ideal candidate will be responsible for advising clients on business transactions, drafting legal documents, and managing various legal matters related to business and real estate transactions.

Job Details:

• Meet with prospective clients or current clients to gather information and design a business plan or assess recommendations.
• Draft and review operating agreements, bylaws, shareholders’ agreements, master service and service level agreements, private placement memorandums, indemnity agreements, and other client contracts.
• Draft leases, purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, deeds, etc. for commercial real estate transactions.
• Prepare, manage, and review mergers and acquisitions transactions, including due diligence and closing documents.
• Review, manage, and prepare commercial lease agreements.
• Effectively organize and maintain case and client files.
• Follow company guidelines for engagement, including completion of Client Intake Form and responding to specific correspondence within matters.
• Conduct client meetings as necessary, answering questions and addressing concerns.
• Respond to client phone calls or emails and maintain detailed notes of all meetings and phone calls.
• Attend weekly Attorney Meeting, Advanced Planning Meeting (if applicable), bi-weekly Business Planning Department Meeting, and monthly all-staff meeting.
• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with a high degree of professionalism and client orientation.
• Problem solve, resolve, and close open issues; assist staff with arising issues.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of job experience as an attorney with business transactional experience.
• Licensed attorney by California State Bar.
• Additional ongoing courses and continuing education programs in the area of Business Law.
• Previous experience is required; knowledge of estate planning is preferred.

Education:

Law degree from an accredited law school.

Skills:

• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with professionalism and client orientation.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and work independently.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Skilled at meeting strict deadlines under time pressure.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

Benefits:

The firm offers a competitive salary, matching 401(k), health, vision, and dental benefits, bonus opportunities, and an origination bonus.

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