Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionDirect Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join a highly respected Am Law firm.

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Position Type: Associate (Lateral)
Experience Level: 3+ years

Direct Counsel is working with a top-tier Am Law 100 firm to identify a Real Estate Associate for its Los Angeles office. This is a strong opportunity to join a Chambers-ranked real estate practice handling sophisticated, large-scale transactions for a diverse and high-profile client base.

About the Practice:
The firm’s real estate group represents domestic and international clients across a broad spectrum of asset classes, including multifamily, industrial, office, retail, data centers/digital infrastructure, and sustainable energy projects. Clients include private equity fund managers, family offices, and Fortune 50–500 companies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support complex commercial real estate transactions, including:
  • Acquisitions and dispositions
  • Joint ventures
  • Financing transactions
  • Leasing matters
• Review and negotiate loan documents, purchase agreements, and leases
• Advise clients throughout the full lifecycle of real estate transactions
• Collaborate closely with a team while also handling matters independently

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of commercial real estate experience
• Experience representing owners, investors, developers, lenders, landlords, and tenants
• Strong familiarity with transactional workflows and documentation
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and professionalism
• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission or eligibility for admission in California

Work Environment:

• Hybrid schedule with approximately 60% in-office presence

Compensation:

• Base salary range: $260,000 – $365,000
• Bonus eligible with comprehensive benefits package