Transactional Attorney, Corporate Governance​/HOA Law

Location: West Los Angeles, CA

Visa Sponsorship Details: Not open to any visas (e.g. US citizen, Green Card holders)

Remote work policy: California-based (preferably Southern California / LA area) working Pacific hours. Work from home with occasional visits to the West LA office as needed

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.

• 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

• 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