Real Estate Associate

plug-legal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship and professional growth

Competitive salary and profit sharing bonuses

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

plug-legal is seeking a high-caliber Real Estate Associate (2-5 years) to join its Los Angeles office. In this prestigious role, you will lead complex property transactions and provide strategic legal advice in a top-rated national law firm.

The successful candidate will have dedicated transactional experience, a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, and be admitted to practice in California or Utah. The firm offers competitive salary of $205,000 – $275,000, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of dedicated transactional real estate experience within a reputable law firm environment.
• Proven track record handling acquisitions, developments, and representation of financial institutions in real estate matters.
• Must be admitted to practice in California or Utah.
• Distinguished academic credentials with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support complex real estate transactions.
• Advise borrowers and lenders in real estate financing.
• Navigate commercial leasing agreements.
• Provide counsel on property management and operational issues.
• Deliver efficient legal services in a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Transactional real estate experience

Written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Complex deal management

Education

JD from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Elevate your legal career by joining a premier Real Estate team within one of the top-rated practices in the country. We are seeking a high-caliber Real Estate Associate (2-5 years) to join an Am Law 100 firm renowned for blending sophisticated transactional strategy with a collegial, supportive culture. This is a premier opportunity to manage complex property matters for national and international clients within a firm celebrated for its excellence in real estate law and expansive national reach.

About the Role

As a Real Estate Associate based in our Los Angeles or Salt Lake City offices, you will serve as a strategic advisor on a wide array of high-profile property transactions. You will navigate every phase of the real estate lifecycle—from initial acquisition and development to complex financing and final disposition. This role is designed for a practitioner who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to integrate into a robust national practice that values professional growth and independent initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Transactional Leadership: Lead and support complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and large-scale developments.
• Real Estate Finance: Advise both borrowers and lenders in sophisticated real estate financing arrangements.
• Leasing & Operations: Navigate intricate commercial leasing agreements and provide counsel on property management and operational issues.
• Specialized Counseling: Provide legal guidance on common interest communities and other specialized real estate structures.
• Collaborative Execution: Deliver efficient legal services as a key member of a multidisciplinary team, ensuring the highest quality of client service on a national scale.

Requirements

• Experience: 2-5 years of dedicated transactional real estate experience within a reputable law firm environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven track record handling acquisitions, developments, and representation of financial institutions in real estate matters.
• Bar Admission: Must be admitted to practice in the jurisdiction for which you are applying (California or Utah).
• Academic Background: JD from an ABA-accredited law school with distinguished academic credentials and excellent communication skills.
• Skills: Exceptionaly written and oral communication, sharp attention to detail, and the ability to manage complex deal flow for sophisticated clients.

Why This Opportunity?

• Am Law 100 Prestige: Join a nationally recognized firm of more than 750 lawyers known for navigating the industry's most pivotal real estate deals.
• Top-Tier Practice: Build your career within a group consistently ranked among the best real estate practices in the United States.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from a culture of mentorship and strong leadership that actively encourages and supports your path toward partnership.
• Elite Compensation: Competitive salary range of $205,000 – $275,000, plus eligibility for incentive and profit-sharing bonuses and a comprehensive, top-tier benefits package.

Location / Working Model

• Location: Los Angeles, CA or Salt Lake City, UT.
• Working Model: Our firm values the mentorship and synergy of in-person connection; this role operates within our modern office environments, fostering a culture of "thriving together" through regular collaboration.