Real Estate Counsel - Transactions

A prominent California-based law firm is seeking an experienced real estate attorney to join its thriving transactional practice. This opportunity is ideal for a lawyer who enjoys sophisticated work, values direct client interaction, and is seeking greater ownership of transactions in a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.

The practice handles a broad range of complex real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, financing transactions, and joint venture structures for a diverse client base.

What You'll Do

• Lead the drafting and negotiation of complex transaction documents, including joint venture, partnership, and operating agreements
• Manage sophisticated real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, and financing matters
• Work directly with clients, counterparties, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders
• Take primary responsibility for transactions from inception through closing
• Develop trusted client relationships and play a meaningful role in the growth of the practice
• Collaborate closely with a team of experienced attorneys on high-value matters

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of real estate transactional experience
• Strong experience handling complex real estate acquisitions, financing, development, and joint venture matters
• Ability to independently manage transactions and communicate effectively with clients
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Sound business judgment and a practical approach to problem-solving
• Interest in building a long-term practice and taking on increasing responsibility
• Active California Bar license required
• Strong academic credentials

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Sophisticated and high-profile real estate transactions
• Significant client contact and business development exposure
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Clear path for professional growth and long-term advancement
• Opportunity to take ownership of matters rather than serving solely in a supporting role
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Low annual billable expectation of 1,600 hours
• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based bonus opportunities

This position is particularly well suited for attorneys currently performing high-level work who are seeking greater autonomy, visibility, client access, and long-term career upside within a respected California practice.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.