Transactional Attorney

A law firm in Phoenix, AZ, is seeking a proficient Transactional Attorney fluent in Spanish to handle cross-border business transactions between the United States and Mexico. The role requires a dedicated professional committed to delivering excellent legal services and contributing to the growth of a well-established practice.

Duties:

• Manage and oversee complex business transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and corporate formations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, contracts, and agreements in both English and Spanish.
• Provide strategic legal advice and counsel on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters pertaining to international business operations.
• Conduct thorough due diligence reviews and risk assessments for clients engaged in cross-border transactions.
• Collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues, and external parties to achieve favorable outcomes.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active State Bar membership in Arizona, or eligibility to obtain admission within one year of hire.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience practicing law with a focus on business transactions, ideally including cross-border work.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, with strong communication skills (both written and verbal) in both languages.
• Exceptional analytical abilities and proficiency in negotiating and drafting legal documents.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service excellence and maintaining high professional standards.

Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and technology relevant to transactional practice.
• Adaptability to evolving legal and business environments.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with legal developments impacting business transactions.

This large firm is one of the oldest and most prestigious law firms in Phoenix. Their diverse practice includes litigation, corporate, real estate, intellectual property, and other types of law, and they have many large corporate clients. New associates are encouraged by a progressive management team to show their diversity and interest by exploring several practice areas within the firm and to balance their legal work with well-rounded family and community involvement. The firm has established a formal training program to improve the skills of all its attorneys, and all associates are given responsibility and client contact early in their careers. Salaries are excellent in this market, and prospects for partnership are good.