Attorney: Business Associate

Location: Los Angeles
Job Description: 

We are seeking a licensed California lawyer with 3 to 5 years of business transactional experience, including acquisitions, joint ventures, investments and financings. Real estate transactional experience is a plus.

Qualified candidates will have handled all aspects of transactions, from preparing letters of intent and term sheets to drafting and negotiating definitive agreements, as well as handling closing mechanics and logistics. Strong drafting skills are critical.

Other skills necessary for success in this position:

- self-starter with the ability to work well independently with attorneys located in other offices

- strong transactional management skills, including the ability to manage time extremely well

- excellent communication skills, particularly with clients

- proven business development ability

Japanese or other foreign language skills are beneficial.

Masuda Funai is a mid-sized law firm based in Chicago with an office in the LA area. The candidate will be required to travel as necessary for business, including travel to Chicago for training and other firm events.

We offer an attractive salary & benefits package. Please include salary history when applying; no agencies or phone calls, please. EOE

Please send cover letter, resume and salary history/requirements to:

(Ms.) Martie Carpenter

Human Resources Manager
careers@masudafunai.com

203 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 2500
Chicago, IL 60601-1262

Posted November 26, 2012