Job Description
Job DescriptionReal Estate Associate Attorney
Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join the Real Estate Practice Group of a highly respected Am Law firm. This opportunity is available in Century City (Los Angeles) or San Francisco.
This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions across a wide range of asset classes and development projects. The ideal candidate will have strong transactional real estate experience and a desire to take on meaningful responsibility while working closely with clients and experienced practitioners in a collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Handle a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions
- Advise clients on real estate development matters, including land use and zoning issues
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leasing agreements and related real estate documentation
- Assist with due diligence, transaction management, and closing processes
- Support clients in connection with real estate financing matters and related transactions
- Manage smaller matters independently and oversee portions of larger, complex transactions
- Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, consultants, and other transaction participants
- Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to provide comprehensive legal solutions
Qualifications
- At least 3 years of transactional real estate experience
- Experience handling acquisitions, dispositions, commercial leasing, and development matters
- Experience with land use and zoning issues is preferred
- Familiarity with real estate financing transactions is a plus
- Large law firm experience preferred, though strong boutique real estate experience will be considered
- Excellent drafting, research, negotiation, and communication skills
- Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines effectively
- Team-oriented approach and commitment to client service
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in California
Why Join
This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated real estate practice that advises clients on a wide range of complex commercial real estate transactions. Attorneys in this group work closely with experienced practitioners on high-profile matters while receiving meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and opportunities for continued professional growth.
The firm offers a collaborative culture, challenging work, and a strong platform for attorneys seeking to build a long-term real estate practice.
Compensation & Benefits
The anticipated salary range for this position is $235,000 – $390,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
The firm also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Life, accident, critical illness, and disability insurance
- Virtual healthcare services
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
- Paid family leave
- Vacation and sick time
- Transportation benefits
- Backup childcare assistance
- Pet insurance
- College savings and educational assistance programs
- Tuition assistance
- Bonus opportunities
Direct Counsel is an equal opportunity recruiter and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.