Corporate Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Los Angeles, CA, seeks a Corporate Real Estate Associate Attorney with 3 years of experience in complex real estate transactions. The ideal candidate should possess strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills, along with a deep understanding and appreciation of the business of real estate investing.

Duties:

• Handle complex real estate transactions involving joint ventures, development projects, acquisitions, dispositions, M&A, and financings.
• Draft and review legal documents such as contracts, leases, purchase, and financing agreements.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on real estate matters.
• Conduct due diligence and research related to real estate transactions.
• Assist in negotiations with counterparties and stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California State Bar or eligibility for admission via reciprocity.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience practicing law, preferably in corporate real estate transactions.
• Strong understanding of real estate law, contracts, and financing structures.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar or eligibility for admission via reciprocity.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and contracts.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Familiarity with real estate investing principles and practices.

This very prestigious Los Angeles firm has offices throughout the U.S. and the world. Their mega-power clients include top national and international corporations. The firm has a unique culture and produces very self-confident, easy-going, polished attorneys. This firm has a lot of power in Los Angeles and embraces attorneys from a variety of backgrounds in a very encouraging way. Additionally, the compensation at this firm is truly first-rate. New attorneys are encouraged to partake in the mentoring program and training opportunities. The firm has a very good management structure which appears to make partnership and advancement decisions for its associates in a very even-handed and fair manner.