Business Associate Attorney

*About Us:*

Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP (“SMT”) is a premier full-service law firm located in the heart of Sonoma County’s wine country, just north of San Francisco. Our firm has an unwavering commitment to creating value and delivering exceptional results for our clients. We understand that we are only as strong as our team and we aim to be our best by, first and foremost, helping our team members meet their professional goals. We seek the best candidates who put the team first (as evidenced by their commitment to our values of diligence, trust, transparency, honesty, candor, and the pursuit of excellence without sacrificing a strong work-life balance for our attorneys or staff). We pride ourselves on providing a collaborative and dynamic work environment where talented legal professionals can thrive.

*About the Opportunity:*

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our *Business Department* in our Santa Rosa office. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to grow their practice in a supportive and collegial environment. SMT offers a competitive salary, a structured bonus program, and a comprehensive benefits package. We value client service, collegiality, kindness, and quality of life.

*About the Candidate:*

* Active member in good standing with the State Bar of California * 2–10 years of recent experience in corporate, securities, and general business law matters * Demonstrated success in helping to build and manage client relationships and deliverables * Skillful analysis and synthesis of diverse subject matter * Superior drafting, writing, research, verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills * Strong work ethic that thrives in both independent and collaborative, fast-paced environments * Experience with: * Entity formation and governance * Shareholder and operating agreements * Mergers and acquisitions * Contract drafting and review * LLC and partnership agreements * Financings and securities offerings * Secured transactions and other credit arrangements * Noncompetition agreements * Equity incentive plans

Salary range $135,000 - $182,000 per year Supplemental pay types:

* Structured bonus pay based on achievable benchmarks

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

* 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance

License/Certification:

* California Bar License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

* Santa Rosa, CA 95404: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

*Work Location:* Santa Rosa, CA; hybrid remote arrangement available but ability to relocate is required if candidate lives out of the commutable area

*To Apply: *Please email your cover letter, resume, and references to Michele Morris mmorris@smlaw.com with the subject line: *Business Attorney Application*.

Pay: $135,000.00 - $182,000.