Business and Corporate Associate Attorney

A law firm in Oakland, CA, is seeking a Business and Corporate Associate Attorney with 4+ years of experience, focusing on corporate, business, and commercial transactional matters. The attorney will work closely with senior partners to manage a wide-ranging portfolio of transactional work, and the role requires a strong aptitude for business development. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of general corporate and commercial law, extensive experience in sophisticated M&A and other business transactions for private companies, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service and satisfaction. Familiarity with non-profit law, non-profit formations, and franchise law is considered a plus.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients in corporate, business, and commercial transactional matters.
• Collaborate with senior partners to manage a diverse book of transactional work.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Participate in due diligence, negotiations, and closings of complex M&A and other business transactions for private companies.
• Assist with business development efforts to grow the firm's client base.
• Maintain a commitment to delivering superior client service and satisfaction.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in corporate, business, and commercial transactional matters.
• Strong understanding of general corporate and commercial law.
• Significant experience in handling sophisticated M&A and other business transactions for private companies.
• Demonstrated aptitude for business development.
• Experience with non-profit law and non-profit formations (preferred).
• Familiarity with franchise law (preferred).

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Legal research, analysis, and case preparation abilities.
• Strong drafting, reviewing, and negotiation skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Business development and client relationship management.
• Attention to detail and the ability to manage complex transactional matters.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional client service and satisfaction.
• Familiarity with non-profit law and franchise law (preferred).

This reputed legal practice is located in California and was founded almost 130 years ago. The main areas of concentration at this firm are estates & trusts, franchise, intellectual property, litigation, nonprofit, real estate, tax, labor & employment, business-corporate transactions, land use- environment, and natural resources. It employs a sizable team of knowledgeable attorneys and is dedicated to maintaining diversity at the workplace.