Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A respected law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate with 3–6 years of transactional experience to join its San Francisco, California office. The role focuses on complex, high-value real estate transactions, particularly those involving mixed-use developments, residential projects, and hospitality properties. This position involves substantial contract drafting and requires a candidate who can translate intricate deal structures across multiple documents. The role provides the opportunity to work on sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys in a supportive, high-performing environment.

Location

• San Francisco, CA

Duties

• Handle complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, and development projects

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of transactional documents with a focus on:

  • Mixed-use development agreements

  • Hospitality and residential real estate contracts

  • Corporate and commercial real estate components

• Collaborate with senior attorneys, clients, and external stakeholders

• Translate complex legal and business concepts across multiple related documents

• Conduct legal research and due diligence as required

Requirements

• 3–6 years of relevant experience in transactional real estate law

• Prior involvement in complex real estate or corporate transactions

• Experience with mixed-use or residential development and/or hospitality is required

• Ability to manage multiple complex matters efficiently

• Submission of a writing sample reflecting transactional drafting competency is required

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Strong academic background preferred

Certifications

• Must be admitted to the California State Bar and in good standing

Skills

• Advanced legal drafting and document structuring skills

• Strong understanding of real estate and corporate transaction frameworks

• Excellent attention to detail and technical writing proficiency

• Ability to handle complex legal concepts and manage large-scale deals

• Collaborative, proactive, and capable of working under tight deadlines

Benefits

• Full benefits package (details available upon request)

• Opportunity to work on high-impact, high-value real estate transactions

• Professional development in a respected and collaborative legal environment

Prestige, opportunity, diversity, and tremendous culture draw associates to this global conglomerate firm. With 200 practice areas, this firm is highly regarded and goes above and beyond with its efforts both within the firm and outside the firm. Current associates boast a wonderful work/life balance, as well as the ability to work with dedicated and leaders and just overall ?great people.? Associates welcome being part of a firm known to be a leader in inclusion. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.