Real Estate Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Health insurance with optional HSA

Disability insurance

Dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Transit and commuter programs

Job summary

A leading full-service law firm in Los Angeles is seeking a Real Estate Associate with 3–6 years of experience. The role involves handling complex commercial real estate transactions, drafting critical legal documents, and interacting with clients. This position offers a collaborative environment and significant responsibilities in real estate practice.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years experience in commercial real estate law required.
• Ability to manage projects independently within a team.
• Strong academic credentials and background in real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial real estate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents.
• Conduct due diligence and coordinate closings.

Skills

Drafting and negotiation

Detail-oriented

Time management

Collaborative

Client-focused

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview:
A leading full-service law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate with 3–6 years of experience to join its commercial real estate practice. The successful candidate will have a strong foundation in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, joint ventures, and development. The role offers the opportunity to work on high-profile matters in a collaborative and fast-paced environment with significant client interaction and responsibility.

Location:

Duties:

• Represent clients in complex commercial real estate transactions
• Draft and negotiate key transaction documents, including:
• Purchase and sale agreements
• Joint venture agreements
• Development agreements
• Conduct due diligence, review titles and surveys, and coordinate closings
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams throughout all transaction phases
• Take on substantial project responsibilities and contribute to strategic planning

Requirements:

• 3–6 years of experience in commercial real estate law
• Background in acquisitions, dispositions, finance, joint ventures, and development
• Ability to manage projects independently within a team environment
• Experience in a large law firm setting preferred
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume practice

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Strong academic credentials

Certifications:

• Admission to the California Bar
• In good standing with relevant licensing authorities

Skills:

• Superior drafting and negotiation skills
• Detail-oriented with strong time management
• Proactive, collaborative, and client-focused
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently

Benefits:

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Health insurance with optional HSA
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Dental, vision, and life insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Voluntary benefits including accident, life, disability, long-term care, critical illness, cancer, and pet insurance
• Transit and commuter programs (where applicable)

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