Real Estate Associate

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Real Estate Associate in Los Angeles with 5-10 years of substantive experience in general real estate transactions, including acquisition, disposition, financing, leasing, title and survey review, and development of commercial real estate properties.

Duties

• Manage and execute real estate transactions from inception to closing.
• Conduct thorough title and survey reviews.
• Negotiate and draft leases and other real estate documents.
• Advise clients on real estate development projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance and successful transaction outcomes.

Requirements

• 5-10 years of experience in real estate transactions.
• Proven track record in handling complex real estate matters.
• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Experience with commercial real estate properties.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Professional development opportunities.

Although this Los Angeles-based firm boasts a fairly solid full-service practice, its high-profile entertainment department has brought the firm celebrity status and established it as one of the nations premier entertainment law firms. The firm has an entrepreneurial and aggressive feel to it, yet candidates often remark how wonderfully balanced its attorneys lives appear to be. While associates work hard, people are friendly and seem to genuinely enjoy spending time together outside of work. The pay is decent though slightly lower than the top firms (reputedly a trade-off for lower billable hour requirements); nevertheless, the firm consistently manages to attract some of the best talent in the United States.