Corporate Counsel Attorney

Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a well-established California law firm with a strong reputation in real estate-related matters and sophisticated client work
• Work directly with clients and gain meaningful responsibility instead of being stuck behind the scenes
• Receive mentorship from experienced attorneys while continuing to build your own practice and long-term career
• Be part of a collaborative, down-to-earth team that values strong legal work, good judgment, and personality fit
• Enjoy hybrid flexibility, solid benefits, a signing bonus, and real upside for the right attorney

Location: Hybrid role based in Walnut Creek, California. Candidates must already be located in Northern California and able to come into the office at least 1 day per week.

Note: Must have California Bar admission plus meaningful corporate and real estate experience. HOA/common interest development experience is a strong plus.

About Us

We are a respected California law firm with a deep foundation in real estate-related legal services and a strong commitment to client service, practical counsel, and long-term attorney development. Our team handles a wide range of sophisticated matters affecting real estate owners, businesses, and community associations. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Advise clients on corporate counsel and real estate matters in a fast-paced practice
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, corporate documents, and real estate-related agreements
• Counsel clients on day-to-day legal issues, governance matters, risk management, and business decisions
• Work directly with clients and serve as a trusted advisor on ongoing legal needs
• Partner with senior attorneys on strategy, issue-spotting, and high-level client guidance
• Support matters involving common interest developments, governance, and related operational issues
• Contribute to a growing practice and build strong long-term client relationships
• Provide clear, practical, business-minded legal advice backed by strong writing and analysis

Qualifications

• Active California Bar license
• 4+ years of attorney experience, though more senior candidates are welcome
• Strong corporate and real estate law experience
• Excellent writing, drafting, and analytical skills
• Organized, responsive, and able to manage multiple priorities well
• Strong interpersonal skills and sound professional judgment
• HOA or common interest development experience is a plus
• Writing sample required

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer a collegial environment, strong mentorship, reasonable expectations, and the chance to do meaningful client-facing work with a respected team. This is a great opportunity for an attorney who wants sophisticated work, a good culture, hybrid flexibility, and room to grow over time.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: CA bar license. 4+ yrs of corporate & real estate attorney exp. ‘Okay with more sr. candidates’

• Nice to haves:preferred HOA, common interest development, or community association representation experience.

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

Submissions Name / Jasmine: jhale@berdingweil.com

Quick Recruiter Reference (Internal Summary)

Hybrid Walnut Creek attorney role for a California-barred lawyer with corporate and real estate experience. Client wants someone in Northern California only, with weekly office attendance required. HOA/common interest development experience is a big bonus.

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**New Job Order Alert**

• Client job title: Corporate Counsel Attorney

• Location: Walnut Creek, CA

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 4

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Corporate Counsel Attorney, Real Estate Attorney, Corporate Attorney, Transactional Attorney, HOA Attorney, Community Association Attorney, Commercial Real Estate Attorney, Associate Attorney, Counsel, Governance Attorney

• # of hires needed: 1

• Open or not to recruiters on TE: YES

• Job posting strategy (bottom of package details): RE Atty, populated near San Fran. 4+ yrs exp, okay w/ sr. attys.