Attorney

Company DescriptionWe are a thriving full service law firm with offices in Northern and Southern California, New York, and overseas. We are a smaller firm comprised of primarily senior and partner level attorneys and provide legal services to companies from startups to mature public companies. We advise companies on formation, corporate governance, financings (debt and equity including IPOs), M&A, intellectual property, employment, and we have a strong experienced litigation team, among others.

Mission Statement and Core ValuesOur mission is to provide the highest level of legal service at all times without any exception. As officers of the court, we are champions of justice and seek to persistently uphold the laws and rules that govern. As zealous counsellors to our clients, we endeavor to employ persistent intellect and pragmatism to craft creative solutions and innovative ways that enable our clients to pioneer their visions forward. We are unwavering in our commitment to the core values of:

Putting People First : We value people. From our clients, attorneys and staff, to the members of our community--we strive to be people-centered rather than object-centered. We vow to listen carefully to all interests and govern our actions in recognition of our debt to humanity and that our lives revolve most importantly around people. We treat others with respect and professionalism--are not suspicious of others, and we give others the benefit of the doubt and are gracious and forbearing in our dealing with others.

Honor : We do what we say. We only say what we can do. We honor our commitments, whether it be timelines or accomplishments of tasks. Upholding values that transcend money or self-interest, we possess a deep-rooted sense of duty and yearning to complete our work (all of which is important) with excellence.

Loyalty: We appreciate the relationships we have—with others and with one another, and these relationships are what make our lives meaningful and fulfilled. We have formed deep, not superficial bonds, and continually strive to strengthen these relationships. In these relationships, we treat others as precious and always strive to protect others in these relationships, their information, their interests as we would ourselves and our own.

Conscientiousness: We seek to be the best at what we do. We seek to do everything with the highest level of professionalism and expertise recognizing that we are judged by our actions and that our work has great impact on people’s lives. Whether representing our clients in business transactions or litigation, our goal is to help our clients make the right business decisions, and to strive to protect our clients and fight for their rights while always keeping their economic interests at the forefront.

Integrity: We uphold the highest ethical standards in all interactions and transactions. We expect that our speech and actions would be unreproachable and true to our fundamental values.

Role DescriptionWe are looking for a bright, hard-working, flexible, conscientious attorney that is licensed in California for primarily corporate securities work but with flexibility in terms of practice areas. Plenty of opportunity depending on capabilities, and lots of flexibility in terms of remote working and hours. Full time, part time, or contract project-based work ok--we are looking for talent and can be flexible on employment/contract terms. Compensation and advancement potential very high depending on capability and experience. We are willing to pay TOP OF MARKET salaries or hourly rates depending on preference for the most effective proven attorneys, depending on qualifications and experience. Very little or no politics or bureaucracy here, we provide very high value to clients and operate as a meritocracy here above all else.

QualificationsJuris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, STRONG preference for top 20 law schoolsState Bar admission and in good standing in California3+ years experience in a large law firmPreference for experience in securities law, corporate finance, and M&A transactions (some flexibility here if a precocious learner)Some experience in California employment law is also a plusDemonstrated proficiency in SEC and FINRA regulations preferredExpertise in drafting and negotiating transaction documentation, including public offerings (IPOs), private placements, mergers and acquisitions, and other contracts preferredExperience in advising clients on securities laws and regulations at the federal and state levels preferredSome litigation experience is also a plusAbility to work independently and effectively with minimal supervisionAdditional languages are also a plus but not essentialGreat attention to detailFits our firm core values see below: