Associate Attorney needed for Santa Monica office

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney for its Santa Monica, CA, office. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of relevant law firm experience with private offerings, general venture capital and tech company corporate transactions, public company representation, and public offerings.

Job Overview:

The Associate Attorney will provide legal support and counsel in corporate law matters, including private offerings, venture capital transactions, and public company representation. The candidate must be highly motivated, possess excellent academic credentials, exceptional verbal and written skills, and superior communication skills. Membership to the CA State Bar is required.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on corporate law matters, including private offerings, venture capital transactions, and public company representation.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, agreements, and corporate governance documents.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on various corporate law issues.
• Assist senior attorneys in negotiations and transactions.
• Represent clients in meetings, hearings, and other legal proceedings.

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of relevant law firm experience with private offerings, venture capital transactions, and public company representation.
• Membership to the CA State Bar.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Membership to the CA State Bar.

Skills:

• Proficiency in corporate law principles and practices.
• Ability to conduct legal research and analysis.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in drafting legal documents.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines.

Benefits:

• Full elective health benefits include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Robust mental well-being benefits.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Health savings account (with applicable medical plan), flexible spending accounts, long-term care insurance, and a 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program, generous Parental leave benefits, and paid holidays.

This international law firm was founded over 50 years ago to handle cases involving arbitration, commercial litigation, and investigations. Their areas of practice include banking and finance, corporate, capital markets, antitrust and competition, energy, tax, supreme court and appellate, and many more. Their offices are located all across the world.