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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Associate Director, Commercial Counsel

  • Foster City, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 1 hour ago

The Associate Director will report to the Director, Commercial Contracting and Trade Counsel....

Executive Director, Senior Commercial Counsel

  • Foster City, CA
  • 1 hour ago
  • Foster City, CA
  • 1 hour ago

Position Summary The Executive Director, Senior Commercial Counsel is responsible for providing and managing legal advice in support of the Company’s commercialization, medical affairs, and...

Attorney - Commercial Litigation

  • El Segundo, CA
  • 3 hours ago
  • El Segundo, CA
  • 3 hours ago

Our highly regarded and well established law firm with offices in El Segundo is seeking an emerging Attorney to join our commercial litigation team. We are in search of a candidate who has a solid...

Corporate Legal Counsel (Contracts)

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 hours ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 8 hours ago

This position is responsible for assisting in Albireo's contracts and similar legal areas. An individual in this position will be expected to perform additional job-related responsibilities and...

Business Attorney

  • Fresno, CA
  • 10 hours ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 10 hours ago

Lozano Smith, California's premiere public agency law firm, is seeking a talented Facilities & Business Attorney to join our thriving Fresno office. In this role, you'll be part of a team that...

Senior Corporate Counsel, Marketing Legal

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 11 hours ago

Get to know Okta Okta is The World's Identity Company. We free everyone to safely use any technology-anywhere, on any device or app. Our Workforce and Customer Identity Clouds enable secure yet...

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Senior Business Attorney

  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Beverly Hills, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Desired Background: Business transactional and litigation experience Real estate law including commercial development, M & A, financing and leasing Corporate law including entity formation Strong...

Senior Business Attorney

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Desired Background: Business transactional and litigation experience Real estate law including commercial development, M & A, financing and leasing Corporate law including entity formation Strong...

Senior Business Attorney

  • Irvine, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Irvine, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Desired Background: Business transactional and litigation experience Real estate law including commercial development, M & A, financing and leasing Corporate law including entity formation Strong...

Senior Business Attorney

  • Inglewood, CA
  • 15 hours ago
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 15 hours ago

Desired Background: Business transactional and litigation experience Real estate law including commercial development, M & A, financing and leasing Corporate law including entity formation Strong...

Corporate Counsel - Labor and Employment NEW

  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Redondo Beach, CA
  • 1 day ago

Corporate Counsel - Labor and Employment Northrop Grumman Yesterday Secret Unspecified Unspecified Redondo Beach, CA (ON-SITE/OFFICE) RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available...

Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial Transactions

  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Pleasanton, CA
  • 1 day ago

About the Role This Senior Corporate Counsel, Commercial Transactions will be one of the GTM Customer Base attorneys supporting a highly valued and rapidly growing business function focused on renewal...

Commercial Counsel

  • CA
  • 2 days ago
  • CA
  • 2 days ago

We're on a mission to make it possible for every person, team, and company to tailor their software to solve any problem and take on any challenge.Computers may be our most powerful tools, but...

Corporate Counsel, Procurement

  • CA
  • 2 days ago
  • CA
  • 2 days ago

contracts, laws, regulations, and policies.Work with senior legal team members and internal stakeholders to implement initiatives.Manage litigation counsel, draft demand letters, filings, and other...

Abridge was founded in 2018 with the mission of powering deeper understanding in healthcare.Our AI-powered platform was purpose-built for medical conversations, improving clinical documentation...

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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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