Corporate Associate

CORPORATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – SACRAMENTO

THE FIRM

Weintraub Tobin is an innovative provider of sophisticated legal services to dynamic businesses and business owners, individuals, emerging companies, and nonprofits. From locations in Sacramento, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, more than 80 attorneys assist clients throughout California with business and litigation needs, including corporate law, finance and tax law, labor and employment, real estate, intellectual property, entertainment, and digital media. We maintain our leadership position by creating a value-added, trust-based relationship with our clients, supporting our local communities, and developing deep subject-matter expertise. We offer a supportive and collegial environment where individual contributions are recognized and celebrated, and hard work is balanced with personal fulfillment and responsibilities.

We believe in succeeding as a law firm while maintaining a high quality of life for our employees. Through reasonable workload expectations, our associates have the opportunity to produce excellent work for our clients while maintaining a fulfilling personal life.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Weintraub Tobin’s Sacramento office is seeking a full-time Corporate Associate with 1-4 years of experience in corporate and business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, purchases and sales, capital markets, financing arrangements, and complex commercial agreements. Candidates should have exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills, and a strong academic record.

Weintraub Tobin’s Corporate practice group provides comprehensive legal services for a broad range of companies and is committed to partnering with clients through each stage of their growth process – from formation to raising capital, to major liquidity events. The Corporate practice group provides representation on a broad range of business acquisitions, sales, and reorganizations, representing both buyers and sellers. When specialized legal assistance is required, Weintraub Tobin provides comprehensive representation from the Firm’s various practice groups, including real estate and tax planning.

Associates at Weintraub have the opportunity to grow their skills and practices by working on a wide range of corporate matters for companies of all sizes with varied needs. Our associates acquire deep industry experience by working closely with shareholders and senior attorneys to provide services for long-term clients in the manufacturing, real estate, agribusiness, banking, renewable energy, and technology sectors.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the structuring, negotiation, and execution of a wide range of corporate and transactional matters, including mergers and acquisitions, entity formations, and reorganizations
• Draft, review, and revise transaction documents, including purchase agreements, operating agreements, shareholder agreements, and commercial contracts
• Conduct legal and due diligence reviews in connection with corporate transactions
• Support financing transactions, including preparation and review of loan and related agreements
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups, including tax and real estate, to support client matters requiring specialized expertise
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams
• Stay current on developments in corporate law and relevant industry trends

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar
• 1–4 years of corporate and business transactions experience, including M&A, purchases and sales, capital markets, financing agreements, and complex commercial agreements
• Exposure to transactional tax planning is a plus, but not required
• Exposure to securities law is a plus, but not required
• Demonstrated ability and drive to take responsibility for routine and increasingly complex matters with minimal supervision
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative and client-focused approach
• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The Firm is an equal opportunity employer. It is Firm policy to provide equal opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, genetics, veteran status, or any other class protected under federal, state, or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment. It is the intent of the Firm to comply with all applicable federal and state laws with respect to fair employment practices. The Firm will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with a known disability or medical condition or for an employee’s religious beliefs, provided the accommodation does not cause undue hardship to the Firm. Any applicant or employee with a qualifying disability or medical condition, or a religious practice, that requires an accommodation in order for the employee to perform the essential function of his or her job, should contact Human Resources to discuss it further so the Firm can determine if a reasonable accommodation exists and can be provided.

Salary range: $160,000-$200,000 (based upon years of experience)