Real Estate Transactions And Finance Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Real Estate Transactions And Finance Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of experience in real estate transactions. The ideal candidate should possess a diverse skill set, including expertise in acquisitions, dispositions, exchanges, ground leasing, commercial leasing, financing, construction, development, joint ventures, secured loans, and workouts.

Duties:

• Negotiate and draft closing purchase and sale agreements, commercial and ground leases, subleases, development agreements, construction contracts, property management agreements, and other real estate transaction documents.
• Handle various real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, exchanges, ground leasing, commercial leasing, financing, construction, development, joint ventures, secured loans, and workouts.
• Demonstrate proficiency in joint venture and project finance (experience in these areas is a plus).
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to real estate transactions.
• Exhibit excellent writing, research, and communication skills.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in real estate transactions.
• Bar membership in good standing in CA.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications:

• Bar membership in good standing in CA.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills for various real estate transaction documents.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple, diverse projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Team-oriented attitude with a focus on collaboration.
• Effective and efficient problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and able to work independently with confidence.

This is a national law firm with an especially strong West Coast presence. In keeping with the firm?s LA roots, it counts the entertainment industry as one of its top clients, while also proving indispensable to clients in the energy, financial services and banking, government, health, real estate, technology, and consumer products sectors. With a client- and industry-driven approach, the firm is unique in its provision of interdisciplinary services, such as business strategy and consulting, a feature that enhances opportunities and stability. This firm puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to fostering professional development ? attorneys are given an ?investment account? ? a billable number to record time pursuing professional development activities. This, combined with leanly staffed matters, yields excellent opportunities for career advancement.