Transactional Attorney

About the role

This is an Attorney position with a primary focus on Estate Planning, Real Estate, and Business Transactions, while also assisting in other areas of law as needed.

Job Functions

• Draft estate planning documents (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, etc.) and advise clients on estate planning matters.
• Handle business entity formations, including preparing formation documents and advising clients on entity structure and governance matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate business and commercial contracts, agreements, and transactional documents.
• Draft and negotiate buy-sell agreements and advise clients on business ownership transitions.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate real estate agreements, including lease agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and other real estate-related documents.
• Aid clients with mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including due diligence, transaction structuring, and preparation of related legal documents.
• Advises clients on business transactions, corporate matters, and general transactional issues.
• Conduct legal research and provide guidance on transactional and business matters.
• Assist with pre-litigation matters, including evaluating potential disputes, providing legal analysis, and supporting dispute resolution efforts when needed.
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law.

Skills & Requirements

• Member of the California Bar and in good standing.
• 5+ years of experience in Estate Planning, Real Estate, Business Transactions, and Transactional Law.
• Experience with entity formations, contract drafting and negotiation, buy-sell agreements, lease agreements, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (MS Excel, MS Word, and MS Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a professional environment and maintain a professional demeanor in all situations, including the ability to remain calm and efficient during stressful situations.
• Self-sufficient with the ability to work independently.