Community Association Attorney – Litigation & Transactional

We are a California-based law firm focused on providing legal counsel to homeowner and community associations throughout the state. We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our practice and work closely with association boards, community managers, and firm partners on a broad range of community association matters.

Responsibilities

• Represent condominium, townhouse, planned development, and other community associations throughout California.
• Advise association boards and community managers on legal, governance, and operational matters.
• Handle litigation involving real estate, construction defects, contracts, and community association disputes.
• Prepare and review governing documents, contracts, corporate documents, board resolutions, and other real estate-related documents.
• Advise clients regarding corporate governance, CCRs, construction matters, and related association issues.
• Work directly with firm partners, clients, boards, and community managers.
• Contribute to client education, legal publications, presentations, and business-development initiatives.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of relevant legal practice.
• Active California Bar membership.
• Experience with community associations / HOAs, real estate, litigation, transactional law, or related practice areas.
• Strong litigation experience for litigation or hybrid candidates.
• Transactional experience involving real estate, corporate governance, contracts, or related matters is highly valued.
• Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with clients, partners, and colleagues in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Preferred Skills

• HOA / community association law
• Construction defect litigation
• Real estate litigation
• Real estate transactions
• Corporate governance
• Construction or business contracts

Pay

$150,000-$200,000 base salary (depending on experience) + bonus + profit sharing

Benefits

Full benefits included

Schedule

The position begins with a hybrid onboarding period in Irvine, CA (92614), during which the attorney will work closely with firm partners and the legal team. Following the initial onboarding and integration period, the position can transition to a fully remote arrangement.