Real Estate Associate

ALFA AI GmbH; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 252,000 - 308,000; Full time

Job summary

ALFA AI GmbH in Los Angeles is seeking a real estate transactions attorney with 4+ years of commercial experience to lead deals from start to finish in a hybrid work setting.

You'll handle purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, joint ventures, syndications and preferred equity structures while coordinating with developers, investors and sponsors to move transactions efficiently and maintain a high-quality client experience.

Qualifications

• 4+ years commercial real estate transactional experience.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements.
• Prepare loan and financing documentation.
• Draft joint venture and operating agreements.
• Structure and negotiate syndications and preferred equity.
• Manage deals from inception through closing.
• Coordinate with partners, clients and internal teams to move transactions efficiently.

Skills

Commercial real estate transactions

Deal ownership

Client-facing

Capital markets exposure

Job description

High-End Transactions | Strong Deal Exposure | Up to $280,000 + Bonus | Los Angeles – Hybrid

Highlights

• High-end real estate work – exposure to complex acquisitions, financings, and joint venture structures
• Real deal ownership – opportunity to run transactions from start to finish, not just support
• Client-facing role – significant direct interaction with developers, investors, and sponsors
• Capital markets exposure – work on joint ventures, syndications, and preferred equity structures
• Collaborative boutique culture – supportive, team-driven environment with strong internal coordination
• Quality of life focus – firm actively promotes a positive culture alongside high-quality work

Why a Candidate Would Want This Role

• Move into a role with real ownership and visibility on deals
• Join a firm that balances sophisticated work with a strong culture
• Build a long-term career in real estate transactions with capital markets exposure
• Work closely with decision-makers rather than being buried in a large team
• Clear opportunity to grow into a senior deal-running associate
• Hybrid flexibility – balance of in-office collaboration and remote working

The Role

You will work on a range of real estate transactional matters, including:

• Purchase and sale agreements
• Loan and financing documentation
• Joint venture and operating agreements
• Syndications and preferred equity structures
• Managing deals from inception through closing
• Coordinating with partners, clients, and internal teams to keep transactions moving efficiently

What Are We Looking For

• 4+ years commercial real estate transactional experience