Mid-Level Real Estate Associate

Stoel Rives LLP; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

Stoel Rives LLP seeks an associate with 3–6 years of experience to join the Real Estate Practice Group in the San Diego office. You will work closely with national leaders in agriculture, renewable energy, timber, and mining, as well as developers, owners, and operators.

Our Real Estate & Construction Team comprises over 60 attorneys advising on land use, financing, development, leasing, and sale of properties.

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions.
• Experience drafting real estate transaction documents (purchase/sale agreements, leases, loan documents, ancillary agreements).
• Experience drafting construction-related documents (prime contracts, design-build, subcontracts, vendor contracts).
• Experience with due diligence (title/survey review, zoning analysis, consultant coordination).
• Strong analytical, drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Note: Not explicitly listed in the HTML; responsibilities inferred from qualifications.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams on complex real estate deals.
• Manage multiple deals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Drafting documents

Due diligence

Negotiation

Client service

Team collaboration

California bar eligibility

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active California bar membership or application

Job description

Stoel Rives LLP is seeking an associate with three to six years of experience to join its Real Estate Practice Group in the San Diego office. The associate will work closely with clients who are national leaders in the agriculture, renewable energy, timber, and mining industries, as well as other local and regional real estate developers, owners, and operators.

Our Real Estate & Construction Team

The Stoel Rives Real Estate & Construction team consists of more than 60 attorneys who provide legal counsel to real estate owners, developers, contractors, investors, and lenders, as well as architects, engineers, and suppliers. Our real estate, development, and construction attorneys assist clients with the land use, design, acquisition, disposition, development, financing, risk allocation and insurance assessment, construction, leasing, and sale of commercial, residential, and agricultural properties. Our clients know our team for their strategic planning, smart advice, practical risk management, and business acumen.

Skills & Experience Needed

• 3–6 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions.
• Experience drafting real estate transaction documents, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, and ancillary agreements.
• Experience drafting construction-related documents, including prime contracts, design-build agreements, subcontracts, construction management agreements, and vendor contracts, is a plus.
• Experience with due diligence, including title and survey review, zoning analysis, and coordination with consultants.
• Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and client service skills with a business-oriented mindset.
• Team-oriented with ability to collaborate across practice areas.
• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in or commitment to applying for the California bar.

Hours Expectations & Compensation

The hours expectation for this position is 1,800 billable hours and an “all-in” hours expectation of 2,050 or 2,150, depending on seniority. The billable hours expectation includes up to 50 pro bono hours. All-in hours include the billable hours expectation as well as any additional billable hours, additional pro bono hours, and investment hours. Investment activities include business development, professional development, mentoring and coaching, recruiting, contributing to the firm’s workplace culture, and civic and community activities. To be eligible for a bonus, associates must reach or exceed 1,850 billable hours (inclusive of up to 50 pro bono hours) and meet or exceed the all-in hours expectation.

The base compensation range for this position is $220,000 - $295,000, inclusive of salaries in all listed markets. Base compensation presented to an individual candidate may vary based on skills, overall experience, and market location.

Developing & Retaining Talent

Stoel Rives places a high priority on attracting, developing, and retaining lawyers and business professionals. We offer a variety of training programs and retreats addressing practice area topics and skills at all levels, as well as legal and professional skills generally. We have a coaching and mentoring program, and our new lawyer integration program provides new lawyers with the resources and information necessary to succeed after they join the firm. Finally, we have a core competency model which is a roadmap of the practical skills, abilities, and client service techniques needed for long-term success at the firm.

We value lawyers and business professionals who bring to the firm different backgrounds and experiences. Our people bring a variety of educational backgrounds, unique career experiences, bodies of knowledge, technical abilities, and community involvement. This variety makes us better at advising and serving our clients and it ensures a positive and supportive workplace for everyone. We are proud participants in the ABA Well-Being Pledge, strongly believing that the well-being of our people is paramount to the success of the firm.

Stoel Rives is a leading U.S. corporate and litigation law firm providing sophisticated business clients high quality legal services. With offices in seven states and Washington, D.C., Stoel Rives is a nationally recognized leader in project finance and the energy and natural resources industries. From deals and disputes to compliance and counseling, clients turn to Stoel Rives for their most complex business challenges. Learn more at www.stoel.com.