Joint Ventures Senior Associate

Job Overview
A law firm in Los Angeles, California, is seeking a Senior Associate to join its Joint Ventures practice. This role focuses on structuring and negotiating complex real estate joint ventures and related partnership arrangements. The position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated transactions involving real estate investments, development projects, and joint venture structures while collaborating with experienced transactional teams.

Duties

• Structure and negotiate real estate joint venture agreements and related partnership arrangements
• Draft and review limited liability company agreements and partnership agreements
• Advise clients on joint venture structuring, governance, and risk allocation
• Support complex real estate transactions, including development and investment projects
• Collaborate with clients, investors, and internal teams on transaction strategy and execution
• Conduct legal analysis related to joint venture structures and real estate investments
• Manage multiple transactions and guide throughout the deal lifecycle

Requirements

• 7-10 years of experience working on joint venture transactions, particularly in real estate
• Experience handling complex real estate joint ventures and partnership structures
• Prior experience at a large law firm preferred
• Ability to manage significant responsibilities independently while working within a team
• Strong academic background

Education and Certifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Admission to the California State Bar

Skills

• Strong transactional drafting and negotiation skills
• Knowledge of real estate joint ventures and partnership structures
• Legal analysis and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage complex transactions and multiple deadlines

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and continuing legal education opportunities
• Opportunity to work on complex real estate joint venture transactions
• Collaborative and team-oriented work environment

Specializing in real estate, litigation, labor, tax, and business law, this premier law firm has been serving clients nationally and globally since 1977. With several offices throughout California, this firm is known for its creativity, quality, and network in business and government. The firm develops long-lasting relationships with clients and helps find the right solution to their legal matters. Understanding that not everybody can afford legal service, the firms' attorneys contribute to pro bono work in communities. Believing in building a strong, professional, and entrepreneurial team of lawyers and professional staff, the firm provides a platform and support that empower employees to grow professionally and personally. The firm has a team-oriented work environment, and work/life balance. The firm has been recognized for its commitment to diversity.