Business Associate Attorney

Spaulding McCullough & Tansil LLP (SMT) is a premier law firm based in the heart of Sonoma County’s wine country, just north of San Francisco. Our 19 attorneys represent sophisticated clients in a wide variety of matters, including business, litigation, estate planning, intellectual property, labor and employment law, and real property. We are committed to delivering top-tier legal services while maintaining a strong work-life balance for our attorneys and staff. SMT emphasizes practical and technical training, hands-on mentoring, and a collaborative culture. We are deeply involved in the North Bay community and encourage our team to actively contribute through volunteer work and board service. SMT has been recognized as one of the North Bay Business Journal’s Best Places to Work for many years. 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. Responsibilities: Drafting legal documents and pleadings Preparing transactional documents and performing legal and case research. Communicating with attorneys and clients to ensure efficient case management. Supporting complex transaction and litigation matters. 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 Job Type: Full Time Salary: $135,000 – $182,000 per year (commensurate with experience) Benefits: 401(k) with matching Flexible spending account Health and life insurance Paid time off Professio