Facilities & Business Attorney

Lozano Smith; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Lozano Smith seeks an experienced Attorney for our Los Angeles office in the Facilities and Business practice group. You will support public entities, including school districts, on business, construction, development, and real property issues.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of legal experience, a passion for educational institutions, and a commitment to practical, strategic counsel while ensuring legal compliance.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active California State Bar license in good standing.
• Strong research, writing and analytical abilities.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for representing educational institutions and public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide meaningful legal support to public entities in business, construction, development and real property matters.
• Collaborate with clients to deliver practical, timely, and strategic legal solutions.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Skills

Legal Research

Legal Writing

Analytical Thinking

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Public Entity Law Interest

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

California Bar Admission

Job description

Our Los Angeles office is currently seeking an Attorney for our Facilities and Business practice group. In this role, you’ll be part of a team that provides meaningful legal support to public entities such as school districts, focusing on business, construction, development, and real property matters. We offer an inclusive, family-friendly environment where teamwork, open-door communication, and mentorship are at the forefront.

Our ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of legal experience, a passion for representing public entities, and a strong interest in school district and public agency law. Additionally, you’ll collaborate with clients to provide practical, timely, and strategic solutions to their business challenges, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws. Prior transactional or litigation experience representing school districts and/or public agencies is a plus, as is familiarity with the California Environmental Quality Act.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of California and in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Passion for advocating for educational institutions and public agencies.

Salary:

$140,000 - $225,000/year (Compensation outside of this range may be considered based on the selected candidate’s experience and qualifications)

Lozano Smith is committed to giving all employees the opportunity to experience meaningful, impactful work. We consider a variety of factors, including skills, qualifications, and experience, among others. We provide competitive salary, benefits, and bonus programs.