Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Jobot; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Commercial Real Estate Attorney in Los Angeles to lead sophisticated transactions from LOI to closing for valued clients. You will handle acquisitions, dispositions, financing and development while managing client relationships and setting strategic direction.

The role offers a path to grow the LA office within a national platform, with opportunities to mentor junior lawyers and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active CA bar in good standing.
• 10+ years of sophisticated CRE transactional experience, preferably at a law firm.
• Experience leading deals across acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing and development.

Responsibilities

• Structuring, negotiating and closing acquisitions and dispositions of commercial properties and portfolios.
• Representing borrowers and lenders in acquisition, construction, mezzanine and refinancing transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating complex commercial leases for landlords and tenants.
• Advising on development matters, including entitlements coordination and CC&Rs.
• Negotiating purchase/sale agreements and joint venture documents.
• Overseeing due diligence including title, survey, zoning and environmental review.
• Advising clients on deal structure, risk and strategy.
• Supervising and mentoring junior attorneys and paralegals.

Skills

Lead deals

Drafting and negotiating

Client relationships

Strategy and risk

Mentoring juniors

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

California bar admission

Job description

Commercial Real Estate Attorney

$250000 - $300000 per year | Los Angeles, CA | On-site | Permanent

Sr. Commercial Real Estate Attorney

A bit about us:

Our client is a full-service, multi-office law firm that has grown quickly and recently expanded into Southern California. Its real estate practice is one of the firm's core groups. The team represents developers, investors, owners, lenders and operating businesses on deals across asset classes, including office, retail, industrial, multifamily and mixed-use. The Los Angeles office gives a senior real estate lawyer the backing of a national platform without the bureaucracy of a mega-firm. Attorneys here work closely with the Firm's corporate, finance, tax and litigation groups, so clients get complete service and you get a team that can handle whatever a deal turns up.

Why join us?

• You’ll lead deals. This is a senior seat, and you’ll run transactions from LOI to closing, manage the client relationship and set strategy.
• You’ll help build the office. The Los Angeles real estate practice is still growing, and the lawyer in this seat will shape what it becomes.
• The work is sophisticated. You’ll handle acquisitions, dispositions, financing, development and complex leasing for clients who do repeat business.
• The billable target is 1,700 hours, so you’ll have time for business development and for building your network.
• Your own clients count. The Firm rewards lawyers who originate work, and its range of practice groups makes cross-selling straightforward.
• Base salary is $250,000-$300,000 depending on experience, plus a full benefits package.
• There’s room to grow. The Firm promotes from within, and lawyers who build a practice have a clear long-term path.

Job Details

What You’ll Handle:

• Structuring, negotiating and closing acquisitions and dispositions of commercial properties and portfolios
• Representing borrowers and lenders in acquisition, construction, mezzanine and refinancing transactions
• Drafting and negotiating complex commercial leases for landlords and tenants, including office, retail and industrial
• Advising on development matters, including land acquisition, entitlements coordination, construction contracts, easements and CC&Rs
• Negotiating purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements and other complex transactional documents
• Overseeing due diligence, including title, survey, zoning and environmental review
• Advising clients directly on deal structure, risk and strategy
• Supervising and mentoring junior attorneys and paralegals on transactions

What You Bring:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active California bar admission in good standing
• 10+ years of sophisticated commercial real estate transactional experience, preferably at a law firm
• A record of leading deals across acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing and development
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills on complex agreements
• Confidence as the lead contact for sophisticated clients
• Existing client relationships or a portable book is a plus but not required

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