Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Real Estate Funds Senior Associate Attorney Am Law 100

$365k

Direct Counsel

Job Description

Job Description

Real Estate Funds Senior Associate Attorney – Am Law 100

Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Funds Senior Associate Attorney with 5+ years of experience to join a leading Am Law 100 law firm and its highly regarded Asset Management practice.

Location

San Francisco, CA

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience advising on the structuring, formation, and management of open-end and closed-end real estate funds , including co-investment vehicles and other real estate investment products. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with partners, lead teams, and advise sophisticated real estate fund sponsors and investors on complex fundraising, transactional, and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities
  • Represent real estate fund sponsors and investors in sophisticated transactions and negotiations.
  • Advise clients on the formation, structuring, and management of open-end and closed-end real estate funds .
  • Lead teams through fundraising processes for real estate funds.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate fund offering documents, partnership agreements, side letters, and co-investment vehicle documents.
  • Conduct legal research and analyze regulatory requirements affecting real estate funds and related investment products.
  • Coordinate with clients, investors, and service providers to facilitate fund closings.
  • Prepare and review disclosure documents and investor communications.
  • Support due diligence processes for real estate acquisitions and investments.
  • Identify and resolve legal issues involving fund operations, management, and investor relations.
  • Monitor developments in laws and regulations affecting real estate funds, co-investment vehicles, and related products.
  • Work collaboratively with attorneys in tax, real estate, finance, and regulatory practices.
  • Supervise and mentor junior associates and legal professionals.
  • Support partners in maintaining existing client relationships and developing trusted client relationships.
  • Utilize AI technologies responsibly and ethically to enhance legal research and document review.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of real estate funds experience at a global or comparable law firm.
  • Substantial experience with real estate funds, co-investment vehicles, and real estate investment products .
  • Proven experience advising on open-end and closed-end fund structures.
  • Experience representing real estate fund sponsors and investors.
  • Strong knowledge of real estate fund structures, securities laws, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to draft and negotiate sophisticated fund and transaction documents.
  • Strong leadership and team-management skills.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and client service skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple complex matters and competing deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and sound judgment.
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Admission to the California Bar in good standing is required.
Compensation

The anticipated salary for this position is $365,000+ annually , depending on applicable experience, skill set, and other relevant factors.

Application Requirements

Candidates should be prepared to submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript .

Vacancy posted 17 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Real Estate Funds Senior Associate Attorney Am Law 100 in San Francisco, CA vacancy
  • $365k - $390k

     ...Joint Ventures Senior Associate Attorney - Irvine, San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco Direct Counsel is seeking a...  ...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

    Direct Counsel

    San Francisco, CA
    4 days ago
  • $390k

     ...Description Direct Counsel is seeking a Private Funds Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm. Locations: San Francisco, Palo Alto,...  ...private equity, venture capital, credit, impact, and real estate funds, as well as joint ventures and other... 
    Suggested
    Private practice

    Direct Counsel

    San Francisco, CA
    24 days ago
  • $310k - $420k

     ...Coie US LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking an ECVC associate in multiple offices. We have created...  ...Coie US LLP is seeking a mid to senior level associate to join its expanding...  ...mergers and acquisitions) as well as the funds that invest in them. Clients range... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Work at office

    Perkins Coie

    San Francisco, CA
    7 days ago
  • $100k - $150k

     ...Real Estate Associate Attorney- Title Insurance/ Commercial Real Estate/Business DevelopmentLocation...  ...estate transactions with law firms and lenders.This...  ...with attorney peers and senior decision-makersAbility to work...  ...recognized on the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For... 
    Suggested
    Remote work

    Connectly Recruiting

    San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  • $260k - $390k

     ...Registered Funds Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking a Registered Funds Associate Attorney with 36 years of experience to join a leading global law firm and its highly regarded Asset Management practice. Locations: Washington, D.C.; San Francisco, CA; New... 
    Suggested

    Direct Counsel

    San Francisco, CA
    2 days ago
  • $260k - $390k

     ...Job Description Job Description Private Companies Associate Attorney – Am Law 100 Direct Counsel is seeking a Private Companies Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of experience to join a leading Am Law 100 law firm and its highly regarded Private Companies practice... 
    Private practice

    Direct Counsel

    San Francisco, CA
    16 days ago
  •  ...Stern is a full‑service law firm with over 100 attorneys, and offices across New York...  ..., litigation, trusts and estates, real estate, intellectual...  ...seeking one or more litigation associate attorneys to join the...  ...proceedings and collaborating with senior attorneys on complex... 
    Full time
    Work at office

    McLaughlin & Stern LLP

    San Francisco, CA
    2 days ago
  • $365k

     ...Job Description Job Description Real Estate Senior Associate Attorney / Counsel Northern California (San...  ...Attorney or Counsel to join an Am Law 100 firm in Northern California ....  ...investors, private equity real estate funds, and sophisticated lenders across the... 
    Senior

    Direct Counsel

    San Francisco, CA
    16 days ago
  • $130k - $150k

     ...working style. The Role We're looking for a sharp, motivated Senior Associate Attorney to join our Northern California litigation team. You'll be...  ...our clients — handling substantive work from day one, with real responsibility and direct access to firm partners. This isn... 
    Senior
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Remote work

    Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP

    San Francisco, CA
    2 days ago
  • $310k

     ...Counsel is seeking a Mid-to-Senior Level Corporate Associate with 4–8 years of...  ...growing Private Investment Funds practice . This position is...  ...for an experienced corporate attorney with a strong background in...  ...corporate and securities laws and regulations . Assist... 
    Senior
    Private practice
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Direct Counsel

    San Francisco, CA
    11 days ago
  •  ...New posting! We are seeking a commercial transactional attorney to join our Real Estate section. This attorney will have the opportunity to continue...  ...to be considered. Please submit a copy of your resume and law school transcript for consideration. Roles and... 
    Work at office
    Relocation

    Chambliss Bahner Stophel PC

    San Francisco, CA
    1 day ago
  • $135k - $300k

     ...Together.SummaryDLA Piper’s Investment Funds Group is seeking an attorney with 3 - 6 years’ experience in fund formation, commercial real estate, real estate finance, and/or joint ventures...  ...experienceDirect and applicable AmLaw 100 law firm experience preferred.... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Relocation
    Relocation package

    DLA Piper

    San Francisco, CA
    6 days ago
  • Job Overview A law firm seeks a Senior Associate Attorney in San Francisco, California. This role involves joining a dynamic litigation team, handling substantive work from the outset, and providing strategic counsel to clients. The position offers flexibility in work... 
    Senior
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    BCG Attorney Search

    San Francisco, CA
    2 days ago
  •  ...Plaintiff civil litigation law firm in San Francisco focusing on construction defect, real estate and high value litigation cases...  ...owners. We are seeking an Associate Attorney with 0–5 years of experience...  ...of the Firm's partners and senior attorneys, the Associate Attorney... 
    Remote work

    KOSMOS

    San Francisco, CA
    4 days ago
  • $310k - $420k

     ...Description Mergers & Acquisitions & Private Equity Managing/Senior Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking a Mergers & Acquisitions &...  ...Managing/Senior Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Irvine (Orange County), Miami, New York City, or San... 
    Senior
    Temporary work
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Direct Counsel

    San Francisco, CA
    18 days ago
  • $87.55k - $137.62k

     ...Benefits: The Housing Right's Staff Attorney salary range is $87,550 - $137,620. The Senior Staff Attorney's salary range is $...  ...life insurance coverage (ALC pays 100% of premiums for employees and 75...  ...Area. The Opportunity  Asian Law Caucus (ALC) seeks a Housing... 
    Senior
    Full time
    Contract work
    Fixed term contract
    Work at office
    Local area
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Afternoon shift
    2 days per week

    Asian Law Caucus

    San Francisco, CA
    a month ago
  • $235k - $420k

     ...Job Description Job Description Fund Formation Associate Attorney – Palo Alto, San Francisco, New York Direct Counsel is seeking a Fund Formation Associate to join a highly respected Am Law firm in either Palo Alto or San Francisco. This is an outstanding opportunity... 

    Direct Counsel

    San Francisco, CA
    9 days ago
  • $310k

     ...Description Job Description Private Funds Associate Attorney (Mid-Senior Level) Locations This position...  ...senior level) to join a leading Am Law firm with a highly regarded...  ...particularly funds focused on private equity, real estate, credit, and/or other illiquid asset... 
    Private practice

    Direct Counsel

    San Francisco, CA
    27 days ago
  • $260k - $390k

     ...Job Description Job Description Private Funds Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking a Private Funds Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of experience to join a leading global law firm and its highly regarded Asset Management practice. Locations San Francisco... 

    Direct Counsel

    San Francisco, CA
    19 days ago
  •  ...Staff Attorney - Senior and Disability Rights Project API...  ...Disability Rights, Senior Law and Elder Abuse, Anti-...  ...assault, housing, and estates Conduct community...  ...at community, legal, funding, and other meetings and...  ...~ PTO, sick leave ~100% employer-paid options... 
    Senior
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach

    San Francisco, CA
    2 days ago
  • $235k - $310k

     ...Job Description Job Description Global Equity Junior Associate Attorney Direct Counsel is seeking a Global Equity Junior Associate Attorney...  ...with at least 2 years of experience to join a leading Am Law 100 law firm and its market-leading Global Equity practice.... 
    Contract work
    Work at office
    Local area
    Work from home
    Worldwide

    Direct Counsel

    San Francisco, CA
    17 days ago
  • $145k - $195k

     ...& Culbertson LLP is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney to join its San Francisco office, specializing...  ...and 56 metro rankings in the 2026 Best Law Firms directory. 80 lawyers named to...  ...Talking Point Here. 14 years running at 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate... 
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Hinshaw & Culbertson

    San Francisco, CA
    5 days ago
  • $195k - $250k

    Associate Attorney - Litigation (Construction & Infrastructure)Locations: San Francisco, Los Angeles...  ...in office, 1 remoteA well-established law firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney...  ...annual billable hours, including up to 100 hours of approved pro bono... 
    Contract work
    For contractors
    Work at office

    CyberCoders

    San Francisco, CA
    4 days ago
  • $155k - $210k

     ...means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices...  ...recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American...  ...currently seeking a Life Sciences Associate to join a team of talented...  ...including medical malpractice, senior living and long-term care... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Wilson Elser

    San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago
  • $170k - $200k

     ...redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and...  ...Loss and General Liability Defense Associate to join a team of talented... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Wilson Elser

    San Francisco, CA
    5 days ago
  • $165k - $210k

     ...redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and...  ....Work collaboratively with partners, associates, and support staff in a team-oriented... 
    Full time
    Work at office
    Flexible hours

    Wilson Elser

    San Francisco, CA
    7 days ago
  • $260k - $365k

     ...Ashurst Perkins Coie, LLP, a leading international law firm, is seeking an Antitrust & Competition associate in the Seattle, San Francisco, Palo Alto, Chicago, or...  ...antitrust litigation and counseling experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm or the Antitrust Division of the United... 
    Full time
    Work at office

    Perkins Coie

    San Francisco, CA
    5 days ago
  • $145k - $210k

     ...redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and...  ...you to apply to our Habitability - Associate Attorney position in our San Francisco... 
    Full time
    For contractors
    Work at office
    Remote work
    Flexible hours

    Wilson Elser

    San Francisco, CA
    5 days ago
  • $135k - $180k

     ...seeking an experienced Family Law Associate Attorney to join our growing team....  ...Strong Mentorship Culture: Senior attorneys invest significant...  ...Meaningful Work: You’ll handle real responsibility, make court...  ...Savings Account (HSA). Employer‑funded 401(k)/profit‑sharing... 
    Work at office
    Work from home
    Flexible hours
    2 days per week

    Recruitometry

    San Francisco, CA
    2 days ago
  • $310k - $420k

     ...Trademark Associate Attorney Locations: Charlotte, NC | Dallas, TX | Orange County, CA | San Francisco, CA Experience: 4-7 years...  ...join the Trademark and Advertising practice of a leading Am Law 100 firm. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with sophisticated... 

    Direct Counsel

    San Francisco, CA
    3 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Real Estate Funds Senior Associate Attorney Am Law 100. Be the first to apply!