In-House Litigation Counsel/General Counsel-Litigation Focus

What You'll Do: Handle and personally try civil litigation including business disputes, contract disputes, real estate disputes, and employment issues Serve as primary legal advisor on a broad range of corporate legal matters Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements and transactions Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory matters Select and manage outside counsel relationships when specialized expertise is needed, controlling strategy and budget Identify legal risks early and develop practical, business-minded solutions Partner with executive leadership on strategic business initiatives

Requirements: J.D. degree and active membership in good standing with the State Bar of California 20+ years of diverse legal practice Active, recent trial experience in civil and business litigation Strong background handling business disputes, contract litigation, employment matters, and real estate disputes Proven ability to handle corporate governance, compliance, transactional work, and strategic business counsel Exceptional negotiation, contract drafting, and risk management skills Entrepreneurial mindset with comfort managing ambiguity Ability to operate independently and provide strategic counsel to executive leadership Preferred Background at a large law firm of 50+ attorneys Prior in-house or general counsel experience

Base salary: $300,000 - $650,000, depending on qualifications and experience Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) with company match Paid time off Work Structure Full-time position

Hybrid: In-office in Encino, CA with remote flexibility Monday through Friday