Mid-level and Senior Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in San Francisco is seeking Mid-level and Senior Real Estate Associate Attorney with substantial experience in real estate transactions. The ideal candidates will have a solid background in mortgage/mezzanine debt, joint-venture equity work, acquisitions and dispositions, or development. The firm values professional growth, mentorship, and a positive work culture. Strong candidates with non-real estate transactional backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.

Duties:

• Represent clients in real estate transactions, including mortgage and mezzanine debt, joint-venture equity, acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents, including loan agreements, joint-venture agreements, purchase and sale agreements, and development agreements.
• Conduct due diligence and review title and survey documents.
• Advise clients on regulatory compliance and risk management related to real estate transactions.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to develop strategic solutions for complex real estate matters.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide mentorship and support to junior attorneys and staff.

Requirements:

• Significant experience in one or more of the following areas: mortgage/mezzanine debt, joint-venture equity, acquisitions and dispositions, and/or development.
• Strong background in real estate transactions or a relevant non-real estate transactional background.
• Commitment to professional growth, mentorship, and a positive work environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the California State Bar.

Skills:

• Expertise in real estate law and transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work effectively under pressure.
• Strong commitment to professional development and team collaboration.

Benefits Offered:

• Health care coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Paid days off, including sick time and vacation time
• Parental leave
• Basic life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.