Commercial Real Estate & Transactions Associate Attorney

Orionplacement; 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

Pay: $160,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated real estate transactions, commercial agreements, and meaningful business matters.
• Join an established, collaborative legal team where your judgment and contributions are valued.
• Enjoy reasonable billable hour expectations and opportunities to earn annual billable hours bonuses.
• Receive comprehensive health insurance and a 401(k) with profit-sharing contributions.
• Take ownership of important transactions while collaborating with experienced attorneys.
• Grow your expertise in commercial real estate, facilities, contracting, and procurement matters.

Location: California. This is a California-based, office-oriented opportunity with a collaborative legal team. The specific office location and any available flexibility will be discussed during the hiring process.

Note: Candidates must be admitted to the California State Bar and have 3+ years of attorney practice experience. We are seeking transactional attorneys with commercial real estate experience, strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, and familiarity with business or property-related legal matters. Public agency experience is welcome but not required.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're an established law firm providing thoughtful legal solutions to organizations managing important business, property, and operational matters. Our attorneys work collaboratively to deliver practical advice, protect our clients' interests, and build strong professional relationships. We value initiative, diverse perspectives, and excellent client service.

Job Description

• 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.

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.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe talented attorneys thrive in an environment where they have meaningful responsibilities, supportive colleagues, and room to grow. You'll enjoy interesting transactional work, reasonable billable expectations, competitive benefits, and opportunities to develop specialized expertise.

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Benefits

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance