Real Estate Associate (Junior-Level)

Zohorecruit; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is assisting a leading commercial practice group in Seattle in their search for a junior-level associate to join the Real Estate Practice. This role involves handling complex real estate transactions, managing workstreams both independently and with deal teams.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year of CRE experience, are licensed or eligible to practice in Washington, and bring strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills along with solid business acumen.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1+ years of experience working on commercial real estate transactions in a law firm setting.
• Currently licensed to practice law in Washington state, or eligible to become licensed in WA.
• Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills; exceptional business acumen; ability to manage components of transactions independently.
• Excellent academic credentials and professional references.

Responsibilities

• Financings: Assist with lender- and borrower-side mortgage and mezzanine financings.
• Acquisitions & Dispositions: Support commercial real estate acquisition and disposition transactions, including due diligence and closing management.
• Leasing & JVs: Draft and negotiate commercial real estate leases and support joint venture (JV) transactions.
• Client Interaction: Work directly with clients and collaborate with team members to advance transaction goals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Business acumen

Transaction management

Job description

Seattle, United States | Posted on 10/01/2026

A leading commercial practice group is seeking a junior-level associate to join its Real Estate Practice in Seattle. The ideal candidate will work on complex and sophisticated real estate transactions, managing workstreams both independently and as part of collaborative deal teams.

Key Responsibilities

Financings: Assist with lender- and borrower-side mortgage and mezzanine financings.

Acquisitions & Dispositions: Support commercial real estate acquisition and disposition transactions, including due diligence and closing management.

Leasing & JVs: Draft and negotiate commercial real estate leases and support joint venture (JV) transactions.

Client Interaction: Work directly with clients and collaborate with team members to advance transaction goals.

Candidate Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 1+ years of experience working on commercial real estate transactions in a law firm setting.

Licensure: Currently licensed to practice law in Washington state, or currently eligible to become licensed in WA.

Skills: Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills; exceptional business acumen; ability to manage components of transactions independently.

Credentials: Excellent academic credentials and professional references.

Salary Range: $225,000 – $260,000 (Base salary, commensurate with experience)