Real Estate Associate (Midlevel)

This Am Law 200 firm seeks a midlevel associate with at least three years of experience to join its busy Real Estate practice in Los Angeles. You will work on a broad range of sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, representing developers, investors, lenders, landlords, tenants, and other market participants across multiple asset classes. The role offers significant client contact, hands-on responsibility, and the opportunity to handle complex, high-profile matters from inception through closing.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, and other real estate transaction documents.
• Conduct and manage due diligence, including title and survey analysis.
• Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, financing transactions, development projects, and leasing matters.
• Coordinate transaction closings and post-closing matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practices on corporate, finance, land use, and hospitality-related matters.
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, brokers, and consultants.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice in California or eligibility to waive into the California Bar.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant commercial real estate experience at a law firm.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Experience handling sophisticated real estate transactions from inception through closing.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Why Join This Firm

• Direct client exposure and meaningful responsibility.
• Collegial, team-oriented environment with strong mentorship.
• Opportunities to work on sophisticated and high-profile real estate matters.
• Commitment to professional development and attorney growth.
• Collaborative culture that values initiative, inclusion, and innovation.
• Platform to build strong client relationships and develop business skills.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.

This firm embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations for candidates and employees who need them.

JD from an accredited law school; California Bar admission or eligibility to waive in; minimum of 3 years of relevant commercial real estate experience at a law firm; strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills; experience handling sophisticated real estate transactions from inception through closing; ability to work independently and collaboratively; excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills and attention to detail.