Litigator / Transactional Attorney, HOA Law

ABOUT THE ROLE Provide legal counsel to homeowner associations across California as part of a legal services team focused on community association matters. This role combines litigation and transactional work, supporting boards and community managers with practical, responsive advice. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Advise condominium, townhouse, stock cooperative, and planned development association boards and community managers. - Handle litigation involving real estate disputes, construction defects, creditor-side bankruptcy, and judgment collections. - Draft and review governance documents, board resolutions, articles of incorporation, bylaws, and real estate documents. - Advise on Davis-Stirling Act compliance, governing document interpretation, and association governance. - Manage an independent caseload and respond to client inquiries within 24 hours. - Contribute to marketing through published articles and presentations at industry events. WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR - Three to seven years of concentrated litigation or transactional legal experience, including civil litigation experience with motions, discovery, and trial preparation. - Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in the California State Bar. - Background in corporate governance or real estate law, with excellent legal writing and client communication skills. - Ability to work independently, respond promptly, accept feedback, and meet an annual 1,800 billable-hour expectation. - Familiarity with legal research tools such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, Microsoft Office, and legal case management software. - HOA or community association law, the Davis-Stirling Act, CC&Rs, creditor-side bankruptcy, collections, construction defect litigation, publishing, or public speaking experience is beneficial. - Must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Annual base salary is $155,000 to $195,000. Visa sponsorship is not available. LOCATION Fully remote within the United States, with Los Angeles, California as the primary location.