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Junior Associate Transactional Counsel

Posted Apr 12
Full Time
Foothill Ranch, California

Description

Competitive Salary $120k to $160k. depending on experience + Benefits

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Managing Counsel of Transactions, the Junior Associate Transactional Counsel will provide a broad range of legal analysis, services, and support primarily in the areas of general contracting, intellectual property, corporate governance, and compliance.

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive legal research

Correspond with other parties' attorney to negotiate contracts

Review, prepare and negotiate leases, settlement agreements, third-party contracts, and other commercial documents

Review marketing materials for compliance with state and federal laws

Maintain contract database and monitor contract renewals

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification Requirements

Education & Certifications:

Must have a J.D. License from ABA accredited law school

Member in good standing of California State Bar

Experience

At least 1-3 years of general legal experience; construction, corporate and employment law is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must be comfortable with working in a fast-paced environment, wearing multiple hats, flexible attitude and quick to react

Excellent writing, research, and analytical skills

Must be able to communicate at a professional level with all levels of the Company

Ability to meet deadlines and perform multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail

Excels under pressure in demanding, fast-paced environment

Must have a valid Driver's License/Insurance and the ability to drive a personal vehicle to branches

Special Skills & Training

Bilingual is a plus; however, it is not required

Physical Demands And Abilities

Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers

Regularly spend long hours answering phone calls and emails

Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly

Regularly spend long hours in intense concentration reviewing and entering information into a

computer

Regularly use hands and fingers to handle, control or feel objects

Regularly see details of objects that are less than a few feet away

Regularly speak clearly so listeners can understand

Regularly understand the speech of another person

Frequently work on projects that require deadlines

Frequently bend to file and maintain files

Occasionally lift 5-10 pounds

Freedom Forever is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: veteran status, uniformed service member status, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics) or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.