Job Description
Step into a firm where business law is not a support function. It is the practice.
This California based law firm is known for providing sophisticated, practical business legal services to companies across a wide range of industries. The firm advises closely held businesses, growing enterprises, and established organizations on transactions, licensing, contracts, and day-to-day legal decision making. Clients value the firm’s direct, business-minded approach and its ability to deliver clear guidance without unnecessary complexity.
As the firm’s transactional practice continues to grow, it is seeking a Senior Associate up to Senior Counsel to play a key role in advising clients and handling core business law matters.
The Opportunity:
This is an opportunity for a seasoned business law attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, client contact, and long-term growth within a collaborative boutique environment. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys being a trusted advisor, not just a document drafter.
You will work closely with partners and clients on a broad range of transactional and advisory matters, with the autonomy to manage work independently while contributing to a tight-knit team.
What You’ll Do:
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including licensing agreements, service agreements, and other business contracts
- Advise on indemnity provisions, risk allocation, and contractual protections
- Assist clients with entity formation, governance documents, and structural considerations
- Provide ongoing business advice and legal counsel to companies at various stages of growth
- Collaborate with partners on complex transactions and strategic business matters
- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients on transactional and advisory issues
What You Bring:
- J.D. from an ABA accredited law school
- Active California Bar membership
- 6 or more years of business law or transactional experience
- Strong background in contracts, licensing, indemnity provisions, and entity formation
- Excellent drafting, issue spotting, and negotiation skills
- Practical judgment and a business-oriented mindset
- Ability to manage matters independently while working collaboratively
What You’ll Gain:
- Compensation: $180,000 to $270,000 DOE, with above market bonuses, and benefits
- Flexibility: Hybrid-friendly structure with a focus on results, not face time
- Responsibility: Direct client interaction and substantive legal work
- Support: Access to experienced partners and a collaborative team
- Growth: Opportunity to deepen your business law practice and expand responsibility
- Culture: A professional, collegial environment that values quality work and long-term relationships
Why Attorneys Join and Stay
Attorneys choose this firm because it offers real work, real clients, and real trust. There is no large-firm bureaucracy, no artificial hierarchy, and no expectation that success requires burnout. Instead, attorneys build durable practices, work closely with clients, and grow alongside a firm that values clarity, professionalism, and practical legal solutions.