Job Details

Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join a highly regarded national midsize firm in its Los Angeles or Orange County office. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a sophisticated real estate practice representing developers and investors in complex transactional matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing matters
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements
• Conduct and oversee due diligence, including title and survey review
• Prepare and review leases, subleases, licenses, and easements
• Assist with loan documents, joint ventures, LLC operating agreements, and limited partnership agreements
• Support developers and investors on sophisticated real estate transactions from inception through closing

Qualifications:

• 2-10 years of real estate transactional experience at a law firm
• Strong background handling acquisitions, sales, financing, and leasing transactions
• Experience with purchase and sale agreements and real estate due diligence
• Familiarity with joint venture structures and finance documents
• Experience with transactions involving eminent domain is a plus
• Excellent academic credentials
• Active California bar admission required

Compensation & Benefits:

• Base salary range: $150,000 – $300,000, depending on experience
• Annual bonus eligibility, including a 15% bonus opportunity tied to billable expectations
• Billable hour target: 1,850 hours, including approved pro bono time
• Comprehensive benefits package

This is an excellent opportunity for a mid-level real estate associate seeking sophisticated transactional work within a collaborative and nationally respected platform.