Real Estate Transactional Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Real Estate Transactional Associate Attorney for their San Francisco, CA office. The ideal candidate should possess 2-3 years of transactional real estate experience. Below is a comprehensive job description:

Job Overview: The Real Estate Transactional Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling various aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, finance, joint ventures, and development projects. The role requires a candidate with strong academic credentials and admission to the California Bar.

Duties:

• Manage and oversee real estate transactions from initiation to completion, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and client objectives.
• Conduct due diligence investigations and analysis for real estate transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, including purchase agreements, leases, financing documents, and joint venture agreements.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on real estate matters.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties, such as clients, lenders, and opposing counsel, to facilitate smooth transactional processes.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting real estate transactions.

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of transactional real estate experience.
• Strong academic credentials, including a Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the California Bar.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of real estate law, including acquisitions and dispositions, finance, and development.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the California Bar.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work product.

The small San Francisco office of this vigorous firm specializes in real estate law, environmental law, and civil litigation. The firm boasts an extremely dynamic group of attorneys; the firms partnership is both young (most are in their 30s and 40s) and talented. Associates are treated very well, and people are generally quite happy working here. Retention is incredibly high; in fact, approximately two-thirds of the associates who joined the firm in the last five years are still at the firm. Despite the firms size, salaries are only slightly below market.