Corporate Attorney Jobs in California

A Corporate Attorney, also known as a Corporate Lawyer, plays a crucial role in the legal industry. They protect corporations from legal disputes by handling the legal, contractual, and business aspects. They represent corporations in court, negotiate and draft contracts, handle legal documents, conduct legal research, and provide advice on legal rights and obligations. They also guide corporations on issues related to patents, property interests, contracts, government regulations, and employment law. Their work is instrumental in ensuring that businesses operate within the confines of the law.

Important skills for a Corporate Attorney include strong analytical skills, negotiation skills, interpersonal skills, and an in-depth understanding of corporate law. They should also have good problem-solving capabilities, excellent communication skills, and a high level of attention to detail. A law degree is mandatory, and passing the bar exam to become a licensed attorney is necessary. Additional certifications may include a Master of Law (LLM) in Corporate Law or Business Law. Prior to becoming a Corporate Attorney, one might have roles such as a Law Clerk, Associate Attorney, or Legal Counsel. These positions provide the necessary exposure and experience in the legal field.

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Corporate Counsel

  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • Walnut Creek, CA
  • 17 hours ago

Additional experience in litigation, corporate finance, corporate governance, real estate, labor and employment, privacy, intellectual property, import/export, food safety, and/or regulatory compliance...

Corporate Counsel, Amazon Air

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 17 hours ago

law firm and in-house work Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status....

Corporate Counsel

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 18 hours ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 18 hours ago

**WHAT YOU'LL BRING** + Knowledge of lending and commercial contracts preferred. + Understand the impact of various changes in contractual language. + Excellent issue spotting, risk assessment and problem-solving...

Commercial Counsel

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 21 hours ago

You have: At least four (4) full years of relevant law firm and/or in-house experience in a legal role focused on transactional, commercial, and corporate law, preferably focusing on blockchain, payments...

Securities Counsel

  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 21 hours ago
  • Santa Clara, CA
  • 21 hours ago

Advise on corporate governance matters, including Board and committee matters....

Senior Corporate Counsel - Capital Markets

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 22 hours ago

At U.S. Bank, we're on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and...

Sr. Commercial Counsel

  • San Jose, CA
  • 22 hours ago
  • San Jose, CA
  • 22 hours ago

Assist with SEC reporting, corporate governance, and compliance matters. Implement company policies and provide strategic legal advice....

Financial Services Transactional Attorney

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 23 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 23 hours ago

Mid-level Transactional Attorneys who are looking to join a great Financial Services team should not miss on this opportunity! This position will allow you to join a firm with a diverse client...

Commercial Counsel, YouTube Business Legal

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 1 day ago

Preferred qualifications: Experience advising, drafting and negotiating commercial transactions and content license agreements in the broadcast or cable television industry....

1845 - Midlevel EC/VC Corporate Associate

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 2 days ago

Strong background in corporate law, with specific and significant experience in emerging companies and venture capital transactions. Excellent drafting and negotiation skills....

Commercial Counsel - Remote (901-Sls)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

Our client,one of the fastest growing SaaS companies with a valuation of over $1.5B has exclusively retained Solutus Legal Search in their effort to add a Commercial Counsel to its growing legal...

Remote Work

Senior Commercial Counsel

  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Palo Alto, CA
  • 2 days ago

Senior Commercial Counsel page is loadedSenior Commercial CounselApply locations USA - CA - Palo Alto time type Full time posted on Posted 9 Days Ago job requisition id JR100416Uniphore is one of...

Senior Commercial Counsel

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 2 days ago

transactions, product development, and day-to-day business operations Respond promptly to legal requests from Sales, Finance, Products, Business Development, Marketing, Human Resources, and other clients...

Commercial Counsel (US Remote)

  • Culver City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 2 days ago

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We're a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer...

Remote Work

Corporate Counsel, Contracts

  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Menlo Park, CA
  • 3 days ago

contracts including data privacy Proficient with Word and have a working knowledge of Excel and Microsoft Access Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work effectively and efficiently...

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Salary for Corporate Attorney Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Corporate Attorneys in California offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
86.3%
Bachelor's Degree
6.0%
Master's Degree
5.7%
Associate's Degree
0.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
0.6%
High School or GED
0.5%
Some College
0.1%
Some High School
0.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Corporate Attorneys in California
2-4 years
50.8%
None
15.4%
10+ years
11.8%
Less than 1 year
5.9%
1-2 years
5.8%
6-8 years
5.4%
4-6 years
4.8%


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