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