Real Estate Senior Associate Attorney / Counsel

$365k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Northern California (San Francisco)

Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Real Estate Associate Attorney or Counsel to join an Am Law 100 firm in Northern California .

This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior-level real estate attorney with 5+ years of experience to join a growing, high-volume commercial real estate practice representing institutional equity investors, private equity real estate funds, and sophisticated lenders across the full investment lifecycle.

The practice handles a broad range of complex commercial real estate transactions , with significant exposure to both principal-side and finance-side matters . The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience across multiple areas of commercial real estate, with deep experience in acquisitions, dispositions, and financings . Joint venture experience is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

Leading commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions
Structuring and negotiating financing transactions
Advising institutional investors and private equity real estate funds
Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, JV agreements, and ancillary transaction documents
Counseling clients through all phases of the investment cycle , including acquisition, capitalization, asset management, and exit
Managing deal teams and serving as a senior day-to-day contact for clients and counterparties
Supporting sophisticated joint venture and co-investment structures , where applicable

Qualifications

5+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience
Significant experience with:
- Acquisitions
- Dispositions
- Real estate financings
Strong exposure to institutional investor and private equity real estate fund work
Joint venture experience preferred
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and project management skills
Ability to independently run sophisticated transactions in a BigLaw environment

Compensation

The expected salary range for this role is $365,000 – $435,000 , depending on experience, seniority, and overall qualifications.

The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including:

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance
401(k) savings plan
Backup childcare and eldercare
Professional development and leadership opportunities
Strong long-term partnership or counsel-track growth potential

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