Corporate, Finance And Securities Associate Attorney

Job Title: Corporate, Finance, And Securities Associate Attorney
Job Location: Los Angeles, CA

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is seeking an experienced Corporate, Finance, and Securities Associate Attorney to join their growing team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in preparing primary transaction documents for high-level corporate transactions, including representing both buyers and sellers in equity financing deals. Experience in fund formation is a plus. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to sophisticated legal matters and work with an esteemed client base.

Duties:

• Draft and review transaction documents for complex corporate and finance-related matters
• Advise clients on equity financing transactions, mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate structures
• Represent clients in negotiations, ensuring their interests are effectively protected
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to manage high-profile transactions from inception to completion
• Provide strategic legal advice regarding corporate governance, securities regulation, and compliance
• Develop and maintain client relationships, offering guidance on legal and business matters
• Conduct due diligence and prepare related documentation
• Manage a high volume of work while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines

Requirements:

• 4-6 years of experience in corporate law, with a focus on finance and securities transactions
• Solid understanding of corporate governance, securities law, and capital markets
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to handle complex transactions and interact with senior-level clients
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar

Skills:

• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to thrive in a team-oriented environment
• Detail-oriented with excellent time management skills

Although this Los Angeles-based firm boasts a fairly solid full-service practice, its high-profile entertainment department has brought the firm celebrity status and established it as one of the nations premier entertainment law firms. The firm has an entrepreneurial and aggressive feel to it, yet candidates often remark how wonderfully balanced its attorneys lives appear to be. While associates work hard, people are friendly and seem to genuinely enjoy spending time together outside of work. The pay is decent though slightly lower than the top firms (reputedly a trade-off for lower billable hour requirements); nevertheless, the firm consistently manages to attract some of the best talent in the United States.