Associate Attorney - Transactional

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney - Transactional for their Oakland, CA office to assist K-12 schools and community colleges with various operational legal issues. The role involves providing transactional support on matters such as real estate transactions, leases, public contracting, construction procurement, disputes, and contract negotiations.

Duties

• Provide legal support on real estate transactions and leases.
• Assist with public contracting and construction procurement matters.
• Engage in contract negotiations and dispute resolution.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of practice experience.
• Membership in the State Bar of California.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Active California Bar membership.

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong ability to navigate complex legal issues.

Benefits

• Collegial and intellectually stimulating work environment.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Billable hours bonuses and annual discretionary bonuses.
• Generous health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with profit-sharing contributions.

This firm works with many of California's educational institutions and related agencies. They are relatively new, founded less than a decade ago. They now have over 60 attorneys thoughout the state of California.