Joint Ventures Senior Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Joint Ventures Senior Associate Attorney – Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco

Direct Counsel is seeking a Joint Ventures Senior Associate to join a top-tier Am Law firm with a nationally recognized real estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior associate with deep experience in complex real estate transactions to work on high-profile joint venture matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Structure, negotiate, and draft complex real estate joint venture agreements

• Advise clients on sophisticated limited liability company (LLC) and partnership arrangements

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on large-scale real estate transactions

• Manage significant portions of deals independently while contributing to team strategy

Qualifications:

• 7–10 years of experience handling complex real estate joint ventures

• Strong experience with LLC and partnership agreements in a real estate context

• Excellent drafting, analytical, and communication skills

• Ability to manage substantial responsibility in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Prior experience at a major law firm strongly preferred

• Strong academic credentials

• Admission to the California Bar

Compensation:

• Competitive base salary ranging from $365,000 to $390,000, depending on experience and qualifications