California CRE Transactions Attorney - Collaborative & Growth

Orion Placement; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a transactional attorney in California to lead real estate acquisitions, leasing, and related contracts. You will draft and negotiate complex agreements, perform due diligence, and advise on facilities and procurement matters.

The role requires CA bar admission and 2+ years of attorney experience, with emphasis on real estate and contract drafting in a collaborative firm setting.

Qualifications

• Active California State Bar membership and Juris Doctor degree.
• 2+ years of attorney practice experience.
• Experience with commercial real estate transactions, leasing, and related legal matters.
• Strong commercial contract drafting, review, and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of corporate contracts, business operations, or facilities-related legal issues.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions and provide practical business-oriented advice.
• Experience with public agencies, procurement, public contracting, or school districts is preferred.
• Prior law firm or professional services experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and other property transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate complex commercial agreements, leases, vendor contracts, and service agreements.
• Evaluate title, zoning, easements, and real estate due diligence matters.
• Advise clients on facilities operations, property management, and capital improvement projects.
• Assist with procurement agreements, competitive bidding, and construction-related contracts.
• Identify contractual risks involving indemnification, liability, and regulatory compliance.
• Provide practical legal recommendations on business operations and transactional matters.
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients to resolve contract and property-related disputes.
• Manage multiple transactions and priorities while providing responsive, high-quality client service.

Skills

Commercial contract drafting

Negotiation

Real estate transactions

Leasing

Legal research

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Public agencies experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

California State Bar Admission

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking a transactional attorney in California to lead real estate acquisitions, leasing, and related contracts. You will draft and negotiate complex agreements, perform due diligence, and advise on facilities and procurement matters.

The role requires CA bar admission and 2+ years of attorney experience, with emphasis on real estate and contract drafting in a collaborative firm setting.