Description We are looking for an experienced Corporate Attorney to join a well-established boutique Orange County law firm. This role offers an opportunity to work closely with clients on a variety of business transactional matters such as mergers and acquisitions, corporate entity formation, maintenance, and dissolution, and employment-related advice and counsel. The firm is known for its collaborative culture, great tenure, strong client relationships, and emphasis on work-life balance (120 billables per month). Responsibilities: • Oversee mergers and acquisitions (M& A) transactions, including conducting due diligence, negotiating agreements, and managing closings. • Provide strategic advice on M& A structuring, regulatory compliance, and risk management. • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts for business transactions such as asset purchases, joint ventures, and corporate reorganizations. • Counsel clients on entity formation, securities filings, and employment-related legal matters, including handbooks and workplace policies. • Conduct legal research and analysis to support transactional and employment matters. • Build and maintain strong client relationships to understand their business goals and deliver tailored legal solutions. • Collaborate with internal teams to identify legal risks and implement effective mitigation strategies. • Meet monthly billable hour requirements of 120 hours while maintaining exceptional client service. Requirements • Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active license to practice law in California. • Minimum of 5 years of experience as a corporate attorney, specializing in transactional law and mergers and acquisitions. • Strong expertise in drafting and negotiating a variety of business contracts and agreements. • Knowledge of employment law and ability to provide counsel on workplace policies and procedures. • Proven ability to manage complex transactions and provide strategic legal advice. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to maintain and grow client relationships. • Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Ability to work onsite or in a hybrid arrangement as preferred by the firm. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. Robert Half is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation. Robert Half project lawyers do not constitute a law firm among themselves. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .