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Real Estate (Leasing) Transactions & Finance Associate - San Diego

Full-time

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Real Estate Transactions & Finance Associate (Leasing Focus)
Location: Multiple Locations

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.

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