Business Litigation & Transaction Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Business Litigation & Transaction Attorney

Business Litigation & Transaction Lawyer

Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled Business Litigation & Transaction Lawyer to advise and represent corporate and entrepreneurial clients on a broad range of commercial disputes and business transactions. The role combines courtroom advocacy and transactional drafting to protect client interests in matters including breach of contract, commercial collections, entity formations, licensing, vendor and sale agreements, and regulatory filings with the Secretary of State. The ideal candidate is a proactive attorney who balances litigation strategy with practical transactional counsel to support business growth and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on business litigation and transactional matters, including strategy for breach of contract claims, commercial collections, and dispute resolution.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of agreements including vendor contracts, licensing agreements, service agreements, and business sale agreements.
• Counsel clients on entity formations and governance, prepare and file formation documents and annual reports with the Secretary of State, and draft LLC operating agreements and corporate bylaws.
• Handle pre-litigation matters and represent clients in state and federal courts and arbitration, managing pleadings, motions, discovery, and hearings.
• Perform transactional due diligence and risk assessments in acquisitions, dispositions, and other corporate transactions.
• Work closely with clients to structure and document commercial transactions, ensuring compliance with regulatory and licensing requirements.
• Collaborate with partners and supervise associates and paralegals to meet matter budgets and client deadlines.
• Maintain accurate matter files, billable records, and clear client communications; develop and maintain client relationships and business development efforts.
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel to entrepreneurs, startups, small and mid-market companies to support growth and minimize legal exposure.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school and active bar admission to practice in the hiring jurisdiction.
• 3+ years of experience practicing business litigation and transactional law; a mix of courtroom and transactional experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with Business Litigation, including breach of contract litigation, commercial collections, and motion practice.
• Proven transactional skills: drafting and negotiating agreements, business sale agreements, vendor contracts, licensing agreements, and forming LLCs and other entities.
• Familiarity with Secretary of State filing requirements, entity maintenance, and corporate governance matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills; ability to prepare persuasive briefs and contracts that reflect business objectives.
• Excellent client-facing skills with the ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice.
• High level of organization, ability to manage multiple matters and priorities, and experience supervising junior legal staff.
• Proficiency with practice management and document tools (e.g., Microsoft Office, document management, e-billing systems).
• Preferred: prior experience at a law firm or in-house counsel role serving startups, small business, or middle-market companies; business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with 4% match

Paid maternity leave

Performance bonuses

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/02/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at  View email address on ziprecruiter.com to make arrangements.