Real Estate Associate Attorney

A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, is actively seeking a highly experienced Real Estate Associate Attorney with 5-8 years of expertise in leasing, purchase and sale, and financing transactions. The selected candidate will play a pivotal role with significant responsibility and participation in all phases of real estate transactions. The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k) retirement plan, contributions to health and dental plans, subsidized gym membership, and disability coverage.

Duties:

• Manage and oversee real estate transactions, including leasing, purchase and sale, and financing transactions.
• Conduct due diligence and title reviews for real estate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of real estate documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Provide legal advice and guidance on real estate matters to clients.
• Collaborate with clients, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders throughout the transaction process.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on real estate laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the California State Bar.
• 5-8 years of experience in real estate law, with a focus on leasing, purchase and sale, and financing transactions.
• Proven track record of handling complex real estate transactions.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of real estate laws and regulations.
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Attention to detail in reviewing legal documents.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and analysis.

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Contributions to health and dental plans.
• Subsidized gym membership.
• Disability coverage.

Although this Los Angeles-based firm boasts a fairly solid full-service practice, its high-profile entertainment department has brought the firm celebrity status and established it as one of the nations premier entertainment law firms. The firm has an entrepreneurial and aggressive feel to it, yet candidates often remark how wonderfully balanced its attorneys lives appear to be. While associates work hard, people are friendly and seem to genuinely enjoy spending time together outside of work. The pay is decent though slightly lower than the top firms (reputedly a trade-off for lower billable hour requirements); nevertheless, the firm consistently manages to attract some of the best talent in the United States.