[Los Angeles] Senior Attorney

Location: 1901 Avenue of The Stars, Los Angeles, CA 90067Employment Type: Full-Time, in-personApplication Deadline: Until the position is filled ※ Please apply by emailing directly to us (see below). Thank you. About SJKP, LLPSJKP, LLP is an international law firm serving individuals, businesses and multinational clients across corporate, commercial, cross border, real estate, litigation and immigration matters. Our Los Angeles office is part of the Firm's continued expansion in the United States and works closely with our New York office and Korea headquarters. The senior attorney will receive support from the Firm's legal, management, accounting, HR, marketing and operational teams while leading the development of the California practice. To learn more about our firm, please visit our website at www.sjkplawfirm.com Job OverviewSJKP, LLP is seeking a California attorney to join our Los Angeles office as a Senior Attorney. This is a senior role for an attorney who is ready to handle matters independently, mentor other members of the team, and help shape the continued growth of the Firm's California practice. The Senior Attorney will work closely with our attorneys and staff, as well as with the New York office and Korea headquarters, on client matters, office operations, and business development. As the Los Angeles office grows, the role offers room to take on broader leadership and supervisory responsibilities in line with the attorney's experience and the needs of the practice. Our Los Angeles office is supported on an ongoing basis by the Firm's New York office and Korea headquarters across legal, management, accounting, HR, marketing, and other operational functions, allowing our attorneys to focus on their clients and their work. We especially welcome applicants who have supervised attorneys or staff, managed significant matters, or helped build and run a law firm's operations. If you are interested in taking a senior role within the growing U.S. practice of an international law firm, please apply by emailing hr@sjkplaw.com. Key ResponsibilitiesIndependently manage significant client matters within the attorney’s areas of experienceProvide legal and strategic guidance to attorneys and staff as neededSupport the efficient operation and continued development of the Los Angeles officeAssist with team coordination, workflow management and client serviceAdvise domestic and international clients on corporate, commercial, regulatory, litigation or cross border matters within the attorney’s areas of experienceDevelop and maintain relationships with clients, referral sources, professional organizations and business networksContribute to business development and the expansion of existing client relationshipsSupport compliance with applicable California professional responsibility and law practice requirementsCollaborate with the New York office, Korea headquarters and Firm leadership on client service, staffing, business development and U.S. growth initiatives Required QualificationsJuris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law schoolActive membership in good standing with the State Bar of CaliforniaAt least five (5) years of substantial legal experienceAbility to independently manage client matters and exercise sound professional judgmentStrong client management, communication, negotiation and organizational skillsAbility to work effectively with attorneys, staff and international teamsInterest in contributing to the growth and development of the Firm’s California practice Preferred QualificationsExperience supervising attorneys or professional staffPrior law firm leadership, team management or practice management experienceExperience handling significant or complex client mattersEstablished professional or business network in CaliforniaExperience advising international clients, overseas investors or multinational businessesExperience with Clio or a similar legal practice management systemAdmission to additional U.S. jurisdictionsKorean language ability is welcome but not required CompensationBase Salary: $180,000 to $300,000Initial compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications and scope of responsibility.A formal compensation review will be conducted after the initial three month period based on performance, leadership, contribution to the Los Angeles office, business development results and organizational fit.Performance bonuses, client origination incentives and other incentive compensation may be provided separately in accordance with Firm policy. What We OfferOpportunity to take on a senior role in the development of a growing California practiceSupport from the Firm’s New York office and Korea headquartersAccess to Firm resources across legal, accounting, HR, marketing and operationsPerformance and client origination incentives in addition to base salaryDirect involvement in international and cross border mattersOpportunities to assume broader leadership responsibilities as the Los Angeles office develops How to ApplyPlease submit your resume to hr@sjkplaw.com. Cover letters are optional. Qualified candidates will be contacted confidentially to discuss the position, compensation, availability and work authorization. Email Subject: "LA Senior Attorney - [Your Name]"