Corporate Attorney, In-House

California Job Shop; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

California Job Shop is seeking an experienced Corporate Attorney to support governance, commercial transactions, and compliance for a fast-paced ride-share technology company in Los Angeles.

This role partners with leadership, finance, HR, and operations to manage corporate risk and strategic objectives. Requires JD, active California Bar, and 3–7 years of corporate law experience focusing on governance and transactions.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the California State Bar.
• 3–7 years of corporate law experience, preferably in-house or with transactional focus.
• Strong knowledge of governance, contracting, and CA business law.
• Experience managing outside counsel and supporting corporate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate governance, board support, entity management, and records.
• Draft, review, and negotiate vendor, SaaS, partnership, licensing, and services contracts.
• Support financings, equity issuances, M&A, and due diligence.
• Oversee regulatory compliance for tech and transportation sectors.
• Manage filings, capitalization records, and governance documents.
• Advise on fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, and governance risk.
• Collaborate with finance and HR on equity compensation and contractor classification.
• Coordinate with outside counsel on strategy, diligence, and negotiations.
• Develop contracting templates, playbooks, and approval workflows.
• Monitor changes in CA and federal law and advise on compliance risk.
• Assist training for managers on contracting, governance, and compliance topics.

Skills

Corporate governance

Commercial contracting

California business law

Outside counsel management

Clear legal communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California State Bar member

Job description

An exciting ride-share technology company is seeking an experienced Corporate Attorney to support and advise the company on a broad range of legal matters. This role partners closely with leadership, finance, HR, and operations to manage corporate risk, ensure compliance, and support the company's strategic objectives. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with corporate governance, commercial transactions, and California business law, and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced, business-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise on corporate governance matters, including board and committee support, entity management, subsidiary maintenance, and corporate record-keeping
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, including vendor, SaaS, partnership, licensing, and professional services contracts
• Support corporate transactions, including financings, equity issuances, mergers and acquisitions, and due diligence
• Oversee corporate compliance programs and advise the business on regulatory requirements applicable to a technology and transportation company
• Manage corporate filings and entity registrations, and maintain accurate capitalization and governance records
• Advise leadership on fiduciary duties, conflicts of interest, and related governance risk
• Partner with finance and HR on matters involving equity compensation, contractor classification, and cross-functional business initiatives
• Oversee outside counsel on corporate, transactional, and regulatory matters; assist with strategy, diligence, and negotiation
• Support the company's contracting function by developing templates, playbooks, and approval workflows
• Monitor changes in California and federal corporate, securities, and business laws and proactively advise the business on compliance and risk mitigation
• Assist with training for managers on contracting, governance, and compliance topics

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing of the California State Bar
• 3-7 years of experience practicing corporate law, preferably in-house or with significant transactional experience
• Strong working knowledge of corporate governance, commercial contracting, and California business law
• Experience managing outside counsel and supporting corporate transactions
• Practical, business-oriented judgment and the ability to communicate legal concepts clearly to non-lawyers

Preferred Qualifications

In-house legal experience supporting HR or operations teams

Experience with unionized environments or collective bargaining

Litigation or arbitration experience in employment matters

Experience in transportation, logistics, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously and meet deadlines

High level of discretion and professionalism

Collaborative mindset with a hands-on approach

Compensation: $180,000-$220,000 commensurate with experience, plus benefits.