California Business Attorney for Legal Documents

Posted 2 weeks ago

Only freelancers located in the U.S. may apply.U.S. located freelancers only

Summary

I am looking for an experienced California business attorney to represent the seller in an asset sale involving two operating beauty and wellness businesses. This is not a stock sale and not a franchise transfer. The existing franchise agreements will be terminated prior to closing, and the buyers will operate the businesses under their own independent brand. The transaction includes seller financing over approximately 24 months, and I am looking for an attorney who has experience structuring seller-financed business acquisitions and protecting the seller's interests. Scope of Work Draft and/or review the following: Asset Purchase Agreement Promissory Note Security Agreement Personal Guarantee(s) Bill of Sale Closing Checklist Payment Schedule Default, Late Payment, and Acceleration Clauses Advise on any additional documents needed to protect the seller, including whether a UCC-1 Financing Statement or other security filings are appropriate Answer legal questions throughout the transaction and assist through closing, if needed Ideal Experience Please apply only if you have experience with: California business law Asset purchase agreements Seller-financed business sales Commercial contracts Business acquisitions Secured transactions (UCC) Experience representing sellers is strongly preferred. Please Include in Your Proposal State(s) where you are licensed to practice Years of experience A brief description of similar transactions you have handled Your recommended approach for this engagement Estimated turnaround time Your fixed-fee quote (preferred) I am looking for someone who is practical, responsive, and experienced in structuring transactions that protect the seller while allowing the deal to close efficiently. This engagement may lead to additional legal work if the transaction proceeds successfully. Preference will be given to attorneys with experience representing sellers in privately held business acquisitions and seller-financed transactions.

  • Less than 30 hrs/week
    Hourly
  • < 1 month
    Duration
  • Intermediate
    Experience Level
  • Remote Job
  • One-time project
    Project Type
Skills and Expertise
Mandatory skills
Corporate Law
Legal Writing
Nice-to-have skills
Legal Consulting
Legal Research
Activity on this job
  • Proposals:Less than 5
  • Last viewed by client:last week
  • Interviewing:
    1
  • Invites sent:
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  • Unanswered invites:
    0
About the client
Member since May 4, 2024
  • USA
    Fremont12:53 PM
  • $2.5K total spent
    4 hires, 3 active

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