Real Estate Associate - Firmwide

BURKE, WILLIAMS & SORENSEN, LLP; California (MO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with partial match

Annual performance-based bonuses

Job summary

Burke, Williams & Sorensen, LLP in California seeks an associate with 6+ years of experience in sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, PSAs, leasing, title and financing matters.

The ideal candidate will draft and negotiate PSAs, commercial leases, statutory development agreements, and other complex real estate documents, and advise public agencies, developers, owners, and nonprofits on a broad range of matters, including complex P3 deals.

Qualifications

• Handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
• Drafting and negotiating PSAs and leases, and related docs.
• Advising public agencies, developers, owners, and nonprofits on real estate matters.
• Capable of managing multiple transactions independently in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of real estate development and transactional matters.
• Negotiate and document commercial real estate deals and financings.
• Coordinate with clients and internal teams to close complex transactions.

Skills

CRE transactions

PSAs & leases drafting

Public agency advisory

Independent transaction management

California Bar admission

Job description

Burke, Williams & Sorensen is a full-service law firm with an extensive real estate practice that covers the full range of transactional matters for both emerging and established clients, representing public entities, corporate clients, private developers and property owners, and non-profit entities. Burke offers a collaborative environment where attorneys work alongside seasoned practitioners to deliver effective and strategic representation. We are seeking an associate with 6 plus years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, purchase and sale agreements (PSAs), leasing, title and financing matters
• Drafted and negotiated PSAs, commercial leases, statutory development agreements, disposition and development agreements, reimbursement agreements, and other complex real estate transaction documents
• Experience advising public agencies, private developers, corporate clients, property owners, and nonprofit organizations on a broad range of real estate development and transactional matters, including complicated public-private partnership deals
• Ability to independently manage multiple transactions while working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Admission to the State Bar of California

The anticipated base salary range for this full-time role is $190,000 – $225,000 plus annual performance-based bonuses. The actual salary within that range will depend on the selected candidate’s years of practice and experience. The firm offers a hybrid work arrangement option, reasonable billable hours requirement, annual discretionary and billable hours bonuses, competitive health insurance benefits, and 401(k) with a partial match.

We promote an environment that encourages mentoring attorneys to advance in the firm and their careers. Burke supports integrity, diversity, professional growth, and personal fulfillment for everyone working at our firm.

EOE.