Real Estate Associate Attorney

A law firm located in Irvine, CA, is seeking a skilled Real Estate Associate Attorney with 2-4 years of transactional experience. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in acquisitions, sales, financing, and leasing transactions for developers and investors, as well as experience with subleases, licenses, easements, and loan documents. Experience with transactions under threat of eminent domain is a plus. The candidate should have excellent credentials from a top law school, current Bar admission, and law firm experience.

Duties:

• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, and financing documents.
• Conduct due diligence for real estate transactions, including reviewing title reports, surveys, and environmental reports.
• Prepare and manage corporate formation documents and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Handle transactions involving subleases, licenses, easements, and other real estate agreements.
• Provide legal advice on real estate matters, including acquisitions, sales, financing, and leasing.
• Represent clients in negotiations and transactions with developers, investors, and public agencies.
• Manage and coordinate with internal and external parties, including clients, opposing counsel, and government agencies.
• Assist with transactions involving eminent domain or similar threats to property rights.
• Stay updated on current real estate laws and market trends.

Requirements:

• 2-4 years of transactional experience in real estate law, with a focus on acquisitions, sales, financing, and leasing.
• Experience with subleases, licenses, easements, loan documents, and corporate formation documents.
• Familiarity with transactions under threat of eminent domain is preferred.
• Excellent academic credentials from a top law school.
• Current Bar admission in California.
• Prior law firm experience is required.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active Bar admission in California.

Skills:

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects efficiently.
• Proficiency in real estate law and related legal practices.
• Attention to detail and a high degree of professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

The mid-sized Orange County office of this full-service firm is very well-known for its appellate work. Insiders claim the firm actively encourages its attorneys to maintain a life outside of the office and the minimum billable requirement is only 1,900 hours/year.