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Real Estate CC&Rs Associate Attorney

$325k - $350k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Real Estate CC&Rs Associate Attorney
Location: Irvine, CA
Practice Area: Real Estate / Community Associations / Development

Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Associate with significant experience in CC&Rs and community association matters to join a prominent AmLaw firm in its Irvine office. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with developers and real estate stakeholders on sophisticated residential and mixed-use development projects throughout California.

Position Overview

The associate will advise developers, property owners, and community associations on the creation, interpretation, and enforcement of governing documents for condominium projects and master-planned communities. This role is ideal for an attorney with a strong understanding of covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) and the regulatory frameworks governing community associations and real estate development.

Key Responsibilities
  • Advise clients on matters involving CC&Rs, condominium developments, and community association governance .

  • Draft, review, and revise governing documents , including CC&Rs, bylaws, and related project documentation for residential and mixed-use developments.

  • Prepare governing instruments and sales documentation that comply with applicable regulatory and disclosure requirements.

  • Counsel developers on project structuring, regulatory compliance, and governance frameworks for new developments.

  • Assist with the interpretation and enforcement of CC&Rs and other governing documents .

  • Identify client priorities and develop strategic solutions to address legal and business challenges related to real estate development and community governance.

  • Anticipate and address potential issues related to real property disclosure laws, construction defect matters, and insurance coverage considerations .

  • Support complex development projects including high-rise, mixed-use, and master-planned communities .

  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders involved in development, construction, and property management matters.

Qualifications
  • 5–6 years of experience in real estate law with a focus on CC&Rs, condominium developments, and community association matters .

  • Experience advising developers on real estate development and governance structures .

  • Strong understanding of covenants, conditions, and restrictions and their role in residential and mixed-use community governance .

  • Experience preparing governing documents and related regulatory-compliant sales materials .

  • Familiarity with real property disclosure laws, construction defect issues, and insurance coverage considerations .

  • Experience working on high-rise, mixed-use, or master-planned developments is preferred.

  • Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills .

  • Ability to provide practical, strategic guidance to developers and project stakeholders.

  • Admission to the California State Bar required.

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $325,000 – $350,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, and job-related skills.

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