Mid-Level Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking a mid-level associate with real estate transactional experience to join its Los Angeles office. This position offers the opportunity to work with a highly regarded real estate practice, advising clients on commercial real estate transactions, financings, and workouts. The role allows for skill development and collaboration with colleagues across multiple offices, making it an ideal fit for an attorney looking to expand their expertise in real estate law.

Location

• Los Angeles, CA

Duties

• Advise clients on commercial real estate transactions, including financings and workouts.
• Handle transactions related to real estate finance, purchase and sale, and joint ventures.
• Manage matters independently and interact directly with clients.
• Draft legal documents with strong attention to detail.
• Supervise junior attorneys and paralegals, providing guidance and mentorship.

Requirements

• 2 to 5 years of real estate transactional experience, preferably from a large law firm.
• Proven ability to manage matters independently and interact comfortably with clients.
• Strong drafting skills appropriate to experience level.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to excellence.
• Experience supervising junior attorneys and paralegals.

Education

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

Certifications

• Member of the Bar in the United States.

Skills

• Proficiency in real estate finance, purchase and sale transactions, and joint ventures.
• Excellent drafting and document preparation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior team members effectively.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high standards of client service.

Benefits

• Eligibility for discretionary or hours-based bonuses, consistent with market practice.
• Access to a comprehensive fringe benefits package.
• Commitment to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace, with consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of protected characteristics.
• Reasonable accommodations provided for applicants and candidates with disabilities during the application or interview process.

This AmLaw 100 firm is consistently praised by its associates for offering high caliber, interesting work while still allowing for flexibility in work schedule and respect for its associates. The firm has been consistently on the cutting edge of legal developments, and is a leader in the data privacy and cyber security space. Its associates get top-of-the-market pay and complex work. The atmosphere is friendly and the firm values the career development of its associates, offering great training opportunities and mentorship.