Mid-Level Commercial Real Estate Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Market-leading transactions exposure

Robust training programs

Cross-office collaboration

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Commercial Real Estate Associate to join its Irvine, CA office, handling complex transactions for high‑profile clients across the United States.

The role requires 4–6 years CRE experience, a JD from a U.S. law school, and CA bar admission or prompt eligibility. You will work with cross‑disciplinary teams on acquisitions, financings, leases, and development.

Qualifications

• J.D. from a U.S. law school with strong credentials.
• 4–6 years of commercial real estate experience at a national law firm.
• Admission to the bar in CA or ability to be admitted promptly.

Responsibilities

• Advise institutional investors, developers, and PE clients on CRE matters.
• Structure and execute acquisitions, dispositions, and financings across asset classes.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, and leases.
• Conduct and manage due diligence, including title, survey, and zoning reviews.
• Advise on development projects from entitlement through completion.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across practice areas.
• Support clients with lease amendments and tenant issues.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

J.D. from a U.S. law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated and experienced Commercial Real Estate Associate to join its expanding practice in Irvine, CA. This role offers the opportunity to work with high-profile clients on complex transactions across the United States.

Duties

• Advise institutional investors, developers, and private equity clients on commercial real estate matters.
• Structure and execute acquisitions, dispositions, and financings across diverse asset classes.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, and commercial leases.
• Conduct and manage due diligence, including title, survey, and zoning reviews.
• Advise on development projects from entitlement through completion.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across various practice areas.
• Support clients with operational real estate matters, including lease amendments and tenant issues.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials.
• 4-6 years of commercial real estate experience at a nationally recognized law firm.
• Admission to the bar in the state of location preference or ability to become admitted promptly.
• Demonstrated experience in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school.

Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the state of location preference.

Skills

• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Commercial mindset with a client-first approach.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on market-leading transactions with top-tier clients.
• Exposure to innovative deal structures and emerging real estate sectors.
• Robust training and development programs.
• Supportive and inclusive firm culture with cross-office collaboration.
• Hybrid work flexibility.