Associate Attorney | Real Estate

Tom Trese; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm in California seeks a lawyer with a Juris Doctor and an active California license. The ideal candidate will have at least five years of experience in advising clients on collaborative development and investment arrangements, handling residential and community projects, and delivering practical legal strategies. Candidates must demonstrate knowledge of public-private funding opportunities and business-focused legal strategies aligned with project goals.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of experience advising clients.
• Experience with collaborative development and investment arrangements.
• Familiarity with residential and community development projects.

Responsibilities

• Structuring and negotiating agreements for projects.
• Advising on funding sources and financing opportunities.
• Delivering business-focused legal strategies.
• Deliver business-focused legal strategies aligned with project goals and regulatory standards.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Financing structuring

Regulatory compliance

Education

Juris Doctor from a highly regarded law school (Top 30)

Active license to practice law in California

Job description

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from a highly regarded law school (Top 30).
• Active license to practice law in California.
• Minimum of five years of experience advising clients in:
  • Structuring and negotiating agreements for collaborative development and investment arrangements.
  • Advising on residential, mixed-use, and community development projects that involve multiple funding sources.
  • Guiding clients through incentive-based financing and public–private funding opportunities.
  • Delivering practical, business-focused legal strategies that align with project goals and regulatory standards.