Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A prestigious law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate with 4 to 7 years of experience to join its Chambers-ranked real estate group. The role involves working on a wide array of sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, debt financing, leasing, and development matters. The position offers the opportunity to take on significant responsibility within a collaborative and highly experienced team, serving an elite client base.

Location

• San Francisco, CA

Duties

• Handle all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including:

  • Acquisitions and dispositions

  • Joint ventures and real estate financing

  • Commercial leasing (office, industrial, retail)

  • Real estate development projects

  • Title and survey review

• Draft and negotiate a range of real estate documents

• Collaborate with legal team members while also managing matters independently

• Interact with sophisticated clients and address legal risks and deal structures

Requirements

• 4–7 years of commercial real estate experience at a law firm

• Background in handling joint ventures, financing, leasing, and purchase/sale transactions

• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of complex matters and client communications

• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a collaborative team

• Must be in good standing with the California Bar

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally recognized, ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Active membership in the California State Bar

Skills

• Superior legal writing and analytical skills

• Strong organizational abilities and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new challenges in real estate law

Benefits

• Significant bonus opportunities for associates billing 1,950 hours or more annually

• Billable hour target: 1,850 hours (includes pro bono and certain administrative time)

• Collegial and efficient midsize firm environment with high-level client work

• Access to mentorship and professional growth within a high-performing legal team

The law firm is based in San Francisco, California. Areas of expertise include trial and litigation law. The legal practice was established in 1975. Seventeen practiced attorneys are staffed at the firm. General corporate counseling, mergers-acquisitions, public offerings and tax are a number of their practice areas. Attorneys are recipients of top honors from a leading industry periodical. Pro-bono work is supported at the firm.