Job Description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - REAL ESTATE
Location: Los Angeles, CA
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Our client, a prominent AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join their expanding Real Estate Practice in Los Angeles. This is an outstanding opportunity for a mid-level attorney to take on meaningful responsibility, work with a diverse client base, and gain hands-on experience in sophisticated real estate transactions.
Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in California, in good standing
• 3+ years of substantive experience in real estate transactions
• Experience representing developers, owners, investors, and lenders in financing, development, and investment matters preferred
• Demonstrated experience with loans, joint ventures, entity documents, and leases
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently on client matters and collaboratively within a team environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Prior practical business experience in the commercial real estate industry is a plus

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, joint ventures, and leasing
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, including purchase agreements, financing documents, joint venture agreements, and leases
• Provide strategic counsel to clients on structuring complex real estate investments and developments
• Collaborate with partners and other team members to manage client matters efficiently
• Participate in all stages of transaction execution, from initial diligence to closing

Why Join Us?
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a top-tier real estate practice with a strong reputation for high-profile, complex transactions. Associates in this group gain meaningful responsibility early, working directly with experienced partners and influential clients. The firm fosters a collaborative, growth-oriented environment that prioritizes professional development, mentorship, and long-term career advancement. You'll have the opportunity to broaden your transactional experience, deepen your real estate expertise, and make a tangible impact on client outcomes in one of the nation's most dynamic real estate markets.
Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary range of $190,000-$210,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for profit-sharing and a discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; 401(k) and other retirement plans; FSA/HSA; paid parental leave; domestic partner benefits; family/dependent care leave; employee assistance program; and commuter benefits

Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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