Real Estate & Corp Transactions Attorney

Commercial Real Estate & Corporate Transactions Associate (2-3 Years)

Los Angeles, CA | Hybrid

A highly respected California-based law firm is seeking a junior associate with 2-3 years of transactional experience to join its Los Angeles office. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to build experience in both commercial real estate and corporate transactions while receiving hands-on mentorship from experienced partners.

The firm represents Fortune 500 companies, multinational corporations, and established businesses in a broad range of transactional matters. The ideal candidate will be eager to take on meaningful responsibility, develop strong client relationships, and grow within a collaborative environment that offers a genuine path to partnership.

Responsibilities

Assist with commercial real estate transactions, including:Leasing matters
Purchase and sale transactions
Due diligence and closing matters
Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents
Support corporate transactional matters, including:Entity formations
Financing transactions
Mergers and acquisitions
Work directly with partners and clients on sophisticated transactional matters
Manage assignments independently while collaborating with the broader team

Qualifications

• Active California Bar membership
• 2-3 years of transactional experience
• Commercial real estate transactional experience preferred
• Experience with leasing and/or purchase and sale transactions is a plus
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment
• Corporate transactional experience is a plus
• Korean or Chinese language skills are a plus, but not required

Clear path to partnership
Strong mentorship and professional development
Low turnover and long-term career growth
Collaborative, supportive culture with a "no jerks" philosophy
Diverse and inclusive workplace
Sophisticated client work, including Fortune 500 and multinational companies
Peaceful office environment with seasoned support staff

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $165,000 - $180,000

Benefits Include:

• 100% employer-paid HMO medical coverage
• PPO medical option available
• PPO dental coverage
• Life insurance
• Simple IRA with 3% employer match
• Discretionary year-end bonus

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.