Junior to Midlevel Transactional Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Junior to Midlevel Transactional Associate in Santa Barbara, CA. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile matters within the Business Transactions Group, providing services in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have two to six years of experience and a strong work ethic, ready to transition to assignments with greater responsibility.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, including purchase agreements and commercial contracts.
• Conduct comprehensive diligence reviews to identify potential risks.
• Assist in structuring and executing complex corporate transactions.
• Perform legal research and provide strategic advice on transactional matters.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to achieve client objectives.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Delegate work to paralegals and supervise their output for accuracy.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice before the California Bar.
• Two to six years' experience in business and corporate law.
• Excellent reading comprehension, writing, and communication skills.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California Bar admission.

Skills

• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Immediate participation in 401(k) and Profit Sharing Retirement Plans.

Founded toward the end of the twentieth century, this California-based law firm specializes in all aspects of business law and is comprised of a sizable team of veteran attorneys and highly skilled support staff. Some of its main areas of practice are business transactions, financing, mergers & acquisitions, employment law, and litigation. The firm is an AV-rated law practice.