A Junior To Mid-Level Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Title: A Junior To Mid-Level Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A respected law firm based in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a junior to mid-level attorney to join its dynamic real estate team. The role involves working on a wide array of high-value commercial property matters, including equity investments, fund transactions, and complex lending arrangements. This opportunity is being offered through a specialized legal recruiting firm representing the hiring law office.

Duties:

• Assist in the structuring and negotiation of commercial real estate investments

• Support institutional investors and private equity clients throughout the investment life cycle

• Draft, review, and negotiate documents related to acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, and financings

• Conduct due diligence and coordinate closings

• Advise clients on real estate financing structures and related legal considerations

• Collaborate with cross-functional legal teams to support transactional processes

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of relevant post-JD experience in real estate law

• Background in commercial real estate finance or related transactional work

• Strong drafting and communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Demonstrated interest in institutional real estate or private equity transactions

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) earned between 2020 and 2024

• Must be admitted and in good standing with the California Bar or eligible for admission

Certifications:

• Active California Bar membership (or pending admission if recently graduated)

Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• Attention to detail and strong analytical thinking

• Proficiency in transaction management and legal research

• Team-oriented mindset with proactive problem-solving abilities

Job Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Benefits:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan

• Access to back-up childcare and eldercare programs

• Professional development and continuing legal education opportunities

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

The Southern California law office was launched twenty-seven years ago. The legal practice staffs forty-one seasoned attorneys. There are seven primary areas of practice. Disciplines consist of banking-finance, corporate-securities, government, environmental, litigation-dispute resolution, real estate, and taxation. Time and again, attorneys work alongside national teams in complex transactions and litigation matters.