Real Estate Associate Attorney - Lead Transactions & Clients

remotepeople; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

remotepeople is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney in Los Angeles to lead sophisticated commercial real estate transactions from term sheet through closing. The role offers direct client contact, primary drafting responsibility, and ownership of deals as you grow with the team.

Qualified candidates have a J.D. from an accredited law school, active California bar, and 3–6 years of transactional real estate experience. Strong drafting, communication, and multitasking skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school, with strong academic credentials.
• Active California bar license is required.
• 3–6 years of transactional real estate experience at a law firm is expected.
• Hands-on drafting and negotiating of real estate documents across acquisitions, financings, or leasing.
• Ability to manage transactions independently, including diligence and closing, with strong drafting and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financings from negotiation through closing.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, and related ancillary agreements.
• Represent owners, developers, investors, or lenders on joint ventures and development transactions.
• Manage due diligence including title, survey, zoning, and entitlement review, coordinating with title companies, lenders, and local counsel.
• Manage closing checklists and timelines to keep transactions on schedule.
• Advise clients on deal structure, risk allocation, and market-standard terms.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals.
• Build direct client relationships and take part in business development as the practice grows.

Skills

Client counseling

Drafting and negotiating docs

Transaction/workload management

Commercial real estate transactions

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Active California bar license

Job description

remotepeople is seeking a mid-level Associate Attorney in Los Angeles to lead sophisticated commercial real estate transactions from term sheet through closing. The role offers direct client contact, primary drafting responsibility, and ownership of deals as you grow with the team.

Qualified candidates have a J.D. from an accredited law school, active California bar, and 3–6 years of transactional real estate experience. Strong drafting, communication, and multitasking skills are essential.