Corporate and Real Estate Transactional Attorney

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a highly motivated and experienced transactional attorney to join its team in Irvine, CA. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Duties

• Draft and revise commercial leases and purchase and sale agreements.
• Conduct title and survey reviews and manage closing transactions.
• Advise on entity formation, joint ventures, and compliance.
• Prepare and negotiate business and consultant contracts.
• Draft confidentiality agreements and letters of intent.
• Manage data rooms and due diligence processes.
• Negotiate and document third-party financing.
• Prepare documents for mergers, acquisitions, and reorganizations.
• Draft legal opinions for real estate closings.
• Oversee multi-property portfolio closings.

Requirements

• Admitted to the California State Bar.
• Over 10 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, M&A, and corporate law.
• Proficient in analyzing, negotiating, and drafting legal documents.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions independently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing transactions with limited oversight.
• Leadership skills to mentor junior attorneys and staff.
• Possession of or potential to develop a portable book of business.
• Proactive and entrepreneurial approach to legal practice.
• Experience with new technological tools for transactional work.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• California State Bar admission.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple transactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Vision, medical, and dental insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plan.

Founded in 1991, this boutique firm specializes in complex litigation and sophisticated transactional work throughout Southern California. The senior partners have tried over 200 cases to verdict or final judgment in state and federal courts throughout California. From product liability from employment, healthcare, insurance, and emerging industries, the attorneys have helped clients to achieve desired results in a most-effective manner.