Temp Contract Attorney (LA) - m&a and/or real estate transections

LHH US; California; Remote; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401K plan

Commuter benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

LHH US is seeking a Part-Time Contract Attorney (M&A and/or Transactional Real Estate) with strong experience in complex transactions. This remote role requires California licensure and offers a flexible part-time schedule working with business leaders and outside counsel.

Ideal candidates will handle drafting and negotiating transaction documents, due diligence, and risk assessment while providing practical, business-focused legal guidance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active California Bar admission in good standing.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• At least 5 years of legal experience in a law firm, in-house, or combination.
• Demonstrated experience with M&A transactions and/or transactional real estate matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and due diligence skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities remotely.
• Practical, business-focused approach to legal problem solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents
• Assisting with mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and corporate restructurings
• Supporting commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development transactions
• Conducting legal due diligence and managing diligence processes
• Identifying and mitigating legal and business risks associated with complex transactions
• Collaborating with executive leadership and external advisors regarding transaction strategy and execution
• Reviewing and advising on corporate governance and contract-related matters as needed
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Due diligence

Remote work

Stakeholder management

Legal analysis

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Active California Bar admission

Job description

Job Description

This is a niche search where flexibility, sophisticated deal experience, and California licensure will be the primary draws for candidates. Here's a LinkedIn-optimized posting that aligns with the LHH structure and legal recruiting best practices.

Part-Time Contract Attorney (M&A and/or Transactional Real Estate)

Remote | California Licensed Attorney

LHH is assisting a growing organization in its search for a Part-Time Contract Attorney with significant experience handling mergers and acquisitions, transactional real estate matters, or a combination of both practice areas. This opportunity offers the flexibility of a fully remote arrangement while providing meaningful involvement in sophisticated commercial transactions.

This attorney will work closely with business leaders, outside counsel, and internal stakeholders to support strategic transactions, conduct legal analysis, identify and mitigate risk, and assist with transaction execution. The ideal candidate is comfortable operating in a dynamic environment and can provide practical, business-focused legal guidance.

Position Overview

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating transaction documents
• Assisting with mergers, acquisitions, asset purchases, and corporate restructurings
• Supporting commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development transactions
• Conducting legal due diligence and managing diligence processes
• Identifying and mitigating legal and business risks associated with complex transactions
• Collaborating with executive leadership and external advisors regarding transaction strategy and execution
• Reviewing and advising on corporate governance and contract-related matters as needed
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Opportunity

• Fully remote work arrangement
• Flexible part-time schedule
• High-level exposure to strategic business transactions
• Opportunity to work directly with decision makers and leadership teams
• Collaborative and business-oriented environment
• Contract engagement offering meaningful, substantive legal work without traditional law firm billable expectations

Compensation

• Anticipated range: $75 - $90, per hour
• Flexible engagement structure
• Potential for extension or additional project work based on business needs

Candidate Requirements

• Active California Bar admission in good standing
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• At least 5 years of legal experience in a law firm, in-house legal department, or combination thereof
• Demonstrated experience with M&A transactions and/or transactional commercial real estate matters
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and due diligence skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment
• Practical, business-focused approach to legal problem solving
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $75.00 to $90.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.