Junior Associate Attorney Corporate & Transactional

A law firm seeks a skilled Junior Associate Attorney to join its Corporate & Transactional team in San Diego, California. This full-time position is well-suited for an attorney with 5 to 7 years of experience in corporate law, transactional matters, and estate planning. The successful candidate will support the firm's business and private client practice areas, handling a variety of tasks, including entity formation, mergers and acquisitions, contract drafting, and estate planning.

Duties:

• Assist in the formation and governance of entities, advising on the selection of entity types and jurisdictions, and preparation of formation documents such as bylaws, shareholder agreements, partnership agreements, and operating agreements.
• Provide support on mergers and acquisitions, including drafting corporate transaction documents.
• Draft and review general business contracts and agreements.
• Work on estate planning matters, developing and implementing estate plans of varying complexity.
• Perform research and prepare memoranda on various corporate and transactional topics.
• Coordinate and facilitate entity renewals and organize meetings of directors, managers, and shareholders.
• Provide clients with advice on compliance and governance-related matters.
• Support senior attorneys in handling complex legal issues and transactions.

Requirements:

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in corporate law, transactional matters, and estate planning.
• Strong research, writing, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Professional demeanor with excellent client communication.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in California.

Skills:

• Expertise in entity formation and governance, including experience with bylaws, shareholder agreements, and operating agreements.
• Experience drafting corporate transaction documents and advising on mergers and acquisitions.
• Knowledge of estate planning, including the preparation of basic to complex estate plans.
• Strong legal drafting skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in federal, state, and local taxation is a plus.
• Familiarity with intellectual property law, including trademarks and copyrights, is a plus.

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

This position offers a dynamic and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional development and growth within the firm.

This firm is located in San Diego, California. This firm is a boutique law firm that is focused on advising both non-public companies and individuals on core corporate transactional, tax and private client matters, and litigation. This firm strives to meet the current needs of each client as well as planning for the future. The client comes first with this firm and the employees of this firm are dedicated to providing the highest quality legal service to each client.