Corporate Counsel

Job Title: Corporate AttorneyLocation: Century City office (Los Angeles, CA)Responsibilities:Lead and supervise the legal representation of clients in complex areas of domestic and international corporate law.Assume significant responsibility for deal management and leadership of multiple projects.Provide legal advice and counsel to national and global entities regarding cross-border transactions (valued $10 million to $1+ billion), including complex mergers and acquisitions (M&A), venture capital/private equity sponsored investments, and other corporate finance transactions.Devote time to business development efforts and cultivate/manage client relationships.Develop substantive legal solutions to satisfy client's business objectives.Advise on a wide range of legal issues and business considerations relating to U.S. and international transactions.Conduct research and draft corporate documents, legal memoranda, and opinion letters for investment and private equity and venture capital financings and closings.Advise clients on California’s Corporations Code and Delaware’s General Corporation Law (DGCL) and corporate governance matters.Lead due diligence workstream, coordinate review of diligence materials, and prepare diligence memoranda.Draft and negotiate purchase, merger, and ancillary agreements.Prepare and deliver oral presentations that effectively communicate complex information to different audiences.Assemble and direct a team of junior and midlevel associates and paralegals.Time Allocation:30% Deal/project management and document drafting;20% Client relations and counsel;20% Team leadership/supervision;10% Structure and negotiate deals;10% Research, analysis, and writing;10% Other - e.g., pro bono advocacy, recruiting, business development.Salary: The salary range in Century City for this role is $370,000 - $415,000. Actual compensation will depend on experience, qualifications, and location.Minimum Requirements:Juris Doctorate (JD) from an ABA accredited law school.Five years as an associate, attorney, counsel, or law clerk.Two years as a licensed attorney/associate with a multinational law firm representing national and global entities in cross-border transactions, M&A, and finance transactions valued at $5+ million.Experience leading due diligence work streams for M&A and finance transactions.Advising clients on Delaware's General Corporation Law (DGCL) and corporate governance matters.Must be licensed to practice law in California.Travel: Based on client needs, incidental domestic and/or international travel of up to 10% may be required. #J-18808-Ljbffr