Junior To Midlevel Transactional Associate (2-6 Years)

Reickerpfau; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate participation in 401(k) plan

Profit Sharing Retirement Plans

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Santa Barbara is searching for a Junior to Midlevel Transactional Associate. The ideal candidate will have 2 to 6 years of experience in business and corporate law, with strong drafting and negotiation skills. Responsibilities include drafting transactional documents, conducting diligence reviews, and assisting in corporate transactions. This role offers a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $220,000 along with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice before the California Bar.
• Two to six years’ experience in business and corporate law.
• Excellent reading comprehension, writing, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of transactional documents.
• Conduct comprehensive diligence reviews of contracts and corporate documents.
• Assist in structuring and executing complex corporate transactions.
• Perform legal research and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams for successful execution.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Delegate work to paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

Excellent reading comprehension

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Excellent organizational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Admission to practice before the California Bar

Two to six years’ experience in business and corporate law

Job description

Junior To Midlevel Transactional Associate (2-6 Years)

• Posted: January 1, 2025

For over 25 years, Reicker Pfau has been a leading full-service law firm serving the Santa Barbara community and clients throughout California and the United States. Reicker Pfau has a well-earned reputation for effective and personalized counsel and advocacy in a variety of practice areas, including business transactions, real estate transactions, corporate law, civil litigation, land use, employment law, and estate planning. As a workplace, Reicker Pfau offers a collegial, collaborative, and entrepreneurial environment that encourages associates to take ownership over their careers and their place in the firm.

Position Summary

Our Business Transactions Group is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill a Mid-Level Business Transactional Associate position. Our firm’s transactional department provides services to clients in the areas of mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and real estate transactions. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile matters, collaborate with experienced attorneys, and interact directly with clients. We are looking for a candidate with between two and six years of experience to initially fill a supporting role in transactional matters and to transition to assignments with greater responsibility. The ideal candidate for this position has a strong work ethic, works with minimal direction and is comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of transactional documents, including purchase agreements, commercial contracts, and financing agreements.
• Conduct comprehensive diligence reviews including analysis of contracts, corporate documents, and other agreements to identify potential risks.
• Assist in the structuring and execution of complex corporate transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Perform legal research and provide strategic advice to clients on transactional matters.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure the successful execution of client objectives.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines with a high level of attention to detail and professionalism.
• Delegate work to paralegals and legal assistants and supervises their work product for accuracy and completeness.

Qualifications and Skills

• Admitted to practice before the California Bar.
• Two to six years’ experience in business and corporate law.
• Excellent reading comprehension, writing, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Ability to take direction and work independently with little or no supervision.

Salary and Benefits

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and offer excellent salary and benefits, including immediate participation in the 401(k) and Profit Sharing Retirement Plans. The Competitive compensation for this position is $140,000 – $220,000.