Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Real Estate Associate with over six years of experience to join their team in Santa Ana, CA. The firm provides comprehensive legal services in real estate transactions for a diverse clientele, including public entities, corporate clients, private developers, and non-profit organizations.

Duties

• Handle sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, and development agreements.
• Advise clients on real estate development and transactional matters, including public-private partnerships.
• Manage multiple transactions independently while collaborating in a team-oriented environment.

Requirements

• Over six years of relevant experience in real estate law.
• Admission to the State Bar of California.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in California.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions independently.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement option.
• Reasonable billable hours requirement.
• Annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses.
• Competitive health insurance benefits.
• 401(k) with a partial match.

Founded over nine decades ago, this family-owned firm specializes in a wide range of practices including constitutional law, intellectual property, family law, real estate, public law, employment litigation, construction, insurance, data privacy, and others. With 10 offices throughout California, the firm has over a hundred highly experienced and skilled attorneys. Serving public agencies and private businesses throughout California, this firm has earned a great reputation for providing high-quality representation based on honesty, efficiency, and prompt responsiveness. The firm fosters a professional collegial work environment that promotes equality, dignity, and respect. The firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has an option for employees to work remotely.