Corporate Legal Associate

Chugh LLP; Cerritos (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Chugh, LLP in Cerritos, California seeks a licensed attorney or early-career associate to support corporate, business, and transactional matters. The role emphasizes drafting, reviewing, and revising contracts and governance documents, and performing legal research.

Candidates should have 1–3 years of experience, a JD from an accredited law school, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school or equivalent foreign degree.
• 1–3 years of legal experience preferred; internships, clerkships or comparable experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys with corporate, business, and transactional matters.
• Draft, review, and revise contracts, agreements, corporate governance documents, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and other legal filings.
• Assist with litigation matters, including case preparation, discovery, court filings, and due diligence.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, corporate transactions, business restructuring, and other transactional matters.
• Assist attorneys with negotiations, dispute resolution, and legal risk assessments.
• Communicate professionally with clients, government agencies, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Support attorneys with corporate, business, and transactional matters.
• Draft, review, and revise contracts, agreements, corporate governance documents, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, pleadings, briefs, and other legal filings.
• Assist with litigation matters, including case preparation, discovery, court filings, and due diligence.
• Support mergers, acquisitions, corporate transactions, business restructuring, and other transactional matters.
• Assist attorneys with negotiations, dispute resolution, and legal risk assessments, as appropriate.
• Communicate professionally with clients, government agencies, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders.
• Manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school or an equivalent foreign law degree.
• One (1) to three (3) years of legal experience preferred; relevant internships, clerkships, or comparable legal experience will also be considered.
• Active California State Bar membership is preferred but not required.
• Pre-bar associates and recent law graduates awaiting bar admission are encouraged to apply.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Compensation:

Salary: $70,000–$125,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and licensure.