Transactional Attorney

We are looking for an experienced Transactional Attorney to support a wide range of business and property matters in Santa Rosa, California. This role is well suited for a legal practitioner who is confident handling sophisticated agreements, advising on deal structure, and guiding transactions from initial review through closing. The attorney will work across corporate and commercial real estate matters, providing practical counsel that helps clients manage risk and move deals forward efficiently.

Responsibilities:
• Advise clients on transactional matters involving corporate operations, asset transfers, and commercial real estate deals.
• Prepare, review, and negotiate contracts related to acquisitions, purchases, sales, leases, and other business arrangements.
• Support mergers and acquisitions by conducting legal analysis, organizing transaction documents, and coordinating key deal terms through closing.
• Structure and document purchase and sale transactions with attention to legal compliance, timing, and risk mitigation.
• Draft a variety of agreements, ensuring terms are clear, enforceable, and aligned with client objectives.
• Perform due diligence for business and property transactions, identifying legal issues and recommending practical solutions.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to move transactions forward efficiently and resolve contract-related concerns.
• Provide strategic guidance on transactional law matters while maintaining accuracy, responsiveness, and high standards.

Qualifications:

• Licensed attorney in good standing with the ability to practice law in the applicable jurisdiction.
• At least 5 years of experience focused on transactional legal work.
• Demonstrated background in commercial real estate and broader real estate transactions.
• Strong experience handling purchase and sale agreements and related deal documentation.
• Working knowledge of mergers and acquisitions, including document review and transaction support.
• Proven ability to draft, analyze, and negotiate a wide range of legal agreements.
• Excellent judgment, communication skills, and attention to detail in a client-facing legal environment.

Compensation

$15,000.00-$190,000.00 Yearly

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