Business Transactions Attorney

Job Overview: A renowned law firm is currently seeking a highly experienced Business Transactions Attorney. This role offers exceptional flexibility with options for remote, hybrid, or in-person work arrangements. Whether you prefer full-time or part-time, this opportunity allows attorneys to make a meaningful impact by providing high-level legal services to business clients. The firm fosters a collaborative environment, empowering attorneys to grow and thrive while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.

Location:

• Sacramento, CA

Duties:

• Advise clients on various business legal matters, including intellectual property, entity formation, contract law, commercial leases, and asset protection.
• Manage own caseload with minimal supervision while collaborating with the Principal Attorney, paralegals, and clients.
• Develop creative legal solutions to help clients achieve their business goals while ensuring legal protection.
• Build long-term relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor in legal, insurance, finance, and tax matters.
• Collaborate with estate planning attorneys on business succession and tax planning.
• Manage the firm’s entity maintenance program, overseeing paralegals and legal assistants.
• Review and prepare legal documents such as Operating Agreements, Bylaws, contracts, and leases.
• Advise clients on trademark applications and maintenance filings.
• Assist clients in commercial real estate transactions, including reviewing agreements and managing the process through escrow closure.
• Negotiate contracts with third parties and other attorneys.
• Conduct legal research to support client strategies and case evaluations.
• Contribute to firm efficiency through process and procedure improvements.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in California.
• Minimum of 8+ years of in-depth experience in business law.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with technology platforms such as Wealth Counsel, ActionStep, Lexis Nexis, CaseText, and Gavel.
• Fluency in the Spanish language is preferred but not required.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• High attention to detail with effective written communication skills.
• A solution-oriented approach to legal issues and practical risk assessment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Adaptability to change and growth within a diverse and inclusive team.
• Proficiency in using legal technology platforms.
• Ability to manage multiple cases independently while maintaining client relationships.

Benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401(k) company matching.
• Flexible remote work environment.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and sick leave.
• Continuing legal education support.