A prestigious Am Law 100 firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Associate with 4–7 years of experience to join its highly regarded Real Estate Practice in either Los Angeles or San Francisco.
The successful candidate will join a nationally recognised, multidisciplinary team of over 50 real estate attorneys advising leading financial institutions, lenders, borrowers, developers and investors on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions across the United States.
This opportunity offers exposure to complex, high-value real estate finance and investment transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions and commercial development projects.
The position is particularly suited to an associate seeking greater transactional responsibility, direct client interaction and the opportunity to take a leading role in sophisticated deals within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
Responsibilities
- Represent lenders, borrowers, developers and investors in complex commercial real estate transactions.
- Structure, negotiate and execute sophisticated real estate financing arrangements, including acquisition and development financing.
- Advise on commercial property acquisitions, dispositions and investment transactions.
- Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, joint venture agreements, management agreements and financing documentation.
- Assist with the structuring and formation of real estate joint ventures and investment arrangements.
- Advise clients on commercial leasing matters where applicable.
- Take a leading role in managing transactions from initial structuring through negotiation, due diligence and closing.
- Conduct and coordinate due diligence, identify potential legal and commercial risks and develop practical solutions.
- Maintain direct communication with clients, lenders, opposing counsel and other transaction stakeholders.
- Collaborate with attorneys across corporate, finance, tax and other specialist practice areas on complex, multidisciplinary transactions.
Qualifications
- 4–7 years of experience handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
- Strong experience in real estate finance, with lender-side experience advantageous but not essential.
- Experience structuring joint ventures and negotiating purchase and sale agreements and management agreements.
- Commercial leasing experience is beneficial but not required.
- Experience gained within an Am Law 50 firm is preferred.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from a nationally recognised and accredited law school, with a strong academic record.
- Active admission to the California Bar is required.
- Demonstrated ability to lead transactions independently and manage direct client relationships.
- Exceptional drafting, negotiation, analytical and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex transactions, prioritise competing deadlines and anticipate potential issues.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients.
- Competitive salary of $285,000 – $370,000, depending on experience.
- Comprehensive employee benefits package.
- Opportunity to join a nationally recognised Real Estate Practice comprising over 50 attorneys.
- Exposure to sophisticated, high-value commercial real estate transactions and complex financing arrangements.
- Work alongside highly regarded attorneys advising prominent financial institutions, developers and institutional investors.
- Significant transactional responsibility, including opportunities to lead deals and develop direct client relationships.
- Collegial, entrepreneurial working environment that values collaboration, innovation and individual initiative.
- Meaningful opportunities for professional development, leadership and business development.
- Access to a national platform and opportunities to collaborate across multiple practice areas and offices.
- Opportunities to contribute through pro bono initiatives, professional leadership and community engagement.
Interlink Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.