Real Estate Associate

Job Overview:
A leading law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have substantive experience in commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, finance, joint ventures, and development. The position offers significant project responsibility within a collaborative, fast-paced environment and provides the opportunity to work on high-profile transactions with sophisticated clients.

Location:

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties:

• Handle commercial real estate transactions from inception to closing

• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, joint venture agreements, and development agreements

• Assist clients with due diligence, title and survey review, and closing coordination

• Provide legal advice on complex real estate structuring and investment strategies

• Work closely with partners and clients to manage deal execution

• Support team members across multiple offices as part of a national real estate practice

Requirements:

• 3–6 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions

• Experience in acquisitions, dispositions, real estate finance, joint ventures, and development

• Proven ability to handle significant responsibility on complex deals

• Large law firm experience preferred

• Strong organizational and time management skills

• Diligent, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced setting

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited U.S. law school

• Strong academic background required

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in California

• In good standing with the California Bar

Skills:

• Superior drafting and negotiation abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Team-oriented with a collaborative and proactive mindset

• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-office team

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Benefits:

• Discretionary performance-based bonus

• Comprehensive health insurance, including optional HSA

• Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Vacation and sick time

• Employee assistance program

• Voluntary benefits including accident, critical illness, cancer, long-term care, and pet insurance

• Transit and commuter benefits (location-dependent)

As one of the largest law firms in the U.S. with more than 40 offices, it was founded in 1967. This full-service firm provides legal representation in banking and finance, blockchain, corporate, cybersecurity, energy, entertainment, environmental, food, gaming, health care, real estate, tax, hospitality, and others. This innovative law firm creates creative and efficient strategies that enable to improve predictability, provide better insights, and deliver more value. The firm is committed to diversity and appreciates all backgrounds. Having a collaborative environment, the attorneys and staff have achieved significant results in the legal community. The firm provides new associates with high-level training in client management, business development, collaboration, and cultural skills. Offering unique professional opportunities, the firm empowers attorneys at all levels to shape their paths to success. The firm has developed a strong commitment to giving back to the community and strives to make a difference by leading, volunteering, and donating to a wide range of causes. The firm has numerous recognition awards and awards for its philanthropic giving, diversity, and innovation.