About this role
About the company
Our client is a law firm.
The role
Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Serve as a senior transactional attorney who takes full charge of corporate deals for the firm's clients, guiding a compact group of lawyers from first negotiation through closing. The position also carries a coaching element and close collaboration with department leadership.
What you'll do
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Take the lead on negotiating and preparing share and asset purchase documents as well as operating and shareholder agreements.
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Steer each deal from kickoff to closing alongside a small, capable team.
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Serve as the primary point of contact for important clients and keep those relationships strong.
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Prepare and quickly revise supporting documents such as confidentiality, employment and other ancillary deal paperwork.
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Oversee closing deliverables, track revisions and keep each transaction on schedule.
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Communicate frequently with clients and the other side's counsel, including by video call.
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Guide less experienced attorneys through active deals and give them hands-on feedback.
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Work across varied deal types, including private equity buyouts, strategic acquisitions and sales of businesses.
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Requirements
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What we're looking for
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Partner-level corporate transactional background gained at a large national firm, a solid midsize firm or a respected boutique.
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A track record of running sizeable deals on your own from beginning to end.
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Strong command of drafting and negotiating the main acquisition documents.
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Comfort leading small deal groups through intricate transactions.
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A history of building client trust and developing junior lawyers.
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A JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
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Sound judgment, strong leadership and a confident presence with clients.
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An approachable, team-oriented personality that fits a close-knit, trusting workplace.
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Located in Los Angeles or ready to relocate there.
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A portable client base is not required.
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Bonus points
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An existing client base is a plus, but not required.
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Benefits
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Compensation and benefits
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Base salary: USD 300,000 to 400,000 per year
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Discretionary bonus
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Origination bonus
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Business development budget
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Health, dental and vision coverage
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Retirement plan
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Disability and life insurance
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Paid vacation and sick time
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Location and work model
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West Los Angeles, CA, United States
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Hybrid, 2 days in office
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Full-time