Legal Full-Time

Transactional Attorney, Corporate Governance / HOA Law (Southern California) (US)

Swedelson Gottlieb • West Los Angeles, CA

Company

Swedelson Gottlieb

Annual salary

$145k – $180k/yr

Location

West Los Angeles, CA

Listed

71d ago

Experience:: 5 to 7 years
Workplace:: California-based (preferably Southern California / LA area) working Pacific hours. Work from home with occasional visits to the West LA office as needed.
Visa:: Visa sponsorship not available
Equity:: Partnership track available

Remote (listed in West Los Angeles, CA). Visa sponsorship not available.

Send us your LinkedIn and CV. If your experience fits, we'll introduce you to the recruiter filling this role.

Apply for a referral →

The recruiter emails you before anything happens and may suggest other jobs that suit you better.

About this Role

We are looking for a Transactional Attorney with 5-7 years of experience to join California's premier HOA law firm and provide high-quality legal counsel to community associations statewide. You'll be joining a firm that is undisputedly the best in its niche, with a partnership track available for the right candidate and mentorship from partners with 35+ years of expertise.

What you need

5-7 years of transactional legal experience with strong exposure to corporate governance and/or community association law
Excellent legal writing skills, a writing sample will be required during the interview process
Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision; no hand-holding
Experience with HOAs, CC&Rs, Davis-Stirling Act, or mixed-use developments strongly preferred
Active California Bar membership and willingness to follow firm opinions and established legal positions

What will you be doing?

Preparing and negotiating policies, notices, opinion letters, contracts, and general guidance for HOA boards and community managers
Advising on corporate governance, Davis-Stirling Act compliance, CC&Rs, and real estate law matters
Drafting Articles of Incorporation, By-laws, Board Resolutions, Cease and Desist letters, and voting guidelines
Responding to client inquiries within 24 hours and managing a caseload requiring 1,800 billable hours annually
Writing articles for publication and participating in industry marketing/education efforts

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for the Transactional Attorney, Corporate Governance / HOA Law (Southern California) (US) role at Swedelson Gottlieb? +

Use the Apply for a referral button on this page to send us your LinkedIn and CV. If your experience fits, we'll introduce you to the recruiter filling this role. They'll email you to check you're interested, then put you forward for this job or others that suit you better. It's free.

What does this Swedelson Gottlieb role pay? +

The listing gives $145k – $180k/yr.

Is this role remote? +

Yes, the listing is remote. California-based (preferably Southern California / LA area) working Pacific hours. Work from home with occasional visits to the West LA office as needed. Visa sponsorship not available.