Real Estate (Leasing) Transactions & Finance Associate- Orange County

Job Description Job Description Real Estate Transactions & Finance Associate (Leasing Focus) Location: Multiple Locations (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Orange County, Chicago) Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Transactions & Finance Associate with 4–5 years of experience to join a nationally recognized real estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile leasing and real estate transactions for institutional clients, developers, and major corporate tenants. Key Responsibilities: Draft and negotiate complex commercial leases, with a focus on office leasing transactions Support acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and joint venture matters Prepare and negotiate purchase and sale agreements and loan documents Manage closing processes, including coordinating closing checklists and documentation Collaborate with attorneys and clients on sophisticated real estate transactions Qualifications: 4–5 years of transactional real estate experience Strong experience with commercial leasing (tenant-side preferred) Excellent drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment Active bar membership in good standing Why Apply: Work on nationally significant real estate transactions Collaborative Am Law 100 platform with sophisticated clients Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits Optional work from home days: Monday and Friday Apply confidentially through Direct Counsel.