Real Estate Associate - LA|Bos

plug-legal; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

plug-legal is seeking a high-caliber Real Estate Associate to join their Chambers-ranked Real Estate practice in Los Angeles. This role involves complex, large-scale transactions, allowing you to work directly with diverse clients.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in commercial real estate transactional work, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to professional growth within a collaborative environment.

This position offers a competitive salary ranging from $260,000 to $365,000, with bonuses and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience.
• Proven record with the full transaction lifecycle.
• Currently admitted or eligible for admission to the relevant state bar.

Responsibilities

• Support sophisticated real estate acquisitions and dispositions.
• Review and manage loan documents for commercial real estate transactions.
• Advise on and structure commercial leasing and development agreements.
• Help clients navigate market risks and opportunities.
• Interface directly with stakeholders providing high-quality service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Elevate your legal career by joining a Chambers-ranked Real Estate practice at a premier Am Law 100 firm. Our client is seeking a high-caliber Real Estate Associate to join their growing, team-oriented practice in one of their major metropolitan offices. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle sophisticated, large-scale national transactions alongside collegial attorneys who are deeply invested in your professional trajectory, long-term growth, and path toward partnership.

About the Role

As a Real Estate Associate, you will serve as a strategic advisor on high-stakes property transactions across the country. You will navigate the intricacies of the real estate lifecycle, managing various components of complex deals both independently and as part of a highly collaborative national team. This on-track position is designed for a practitioner with sharp business instincts who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to engage directly with an elite, diverse client base on their most pivotal investments.

Key Responsibilities

• Transaction Management: Support and execute sophisticated real estate acquisitions and dispositions, ensuring seamless progress from inception to closing.
• Financing Execution: Review, comment on, and manage loan documents for complex commercial real estate financing transactions, representing both borrowers and lenders.
• Leasing & Development: Advise on and structure commercial leasing and development agreements across diverse asset classes, including multifamily, industrial, office, retail, sustainable energy, and digital infrastructure.
• Strategic Advisory: Leverage exceptional legal and industry insight to help clients—including private equity funds, family offices, and Fortune 500 companies—navigate market risks and opportunities.
• Client Engagement: Interface directly with key stakeholders, clients, and investors, providing the highest quality of professional service and serving as a reliable point of contact.

Requirements

• Experience: 3+ years of dedicated commercial real estate transactional experience within a reputable law firm setting.
• Technical Proficiency: Proven track record and familiarity with the full transaction lifecycle, with the ability to independently review and negotiate leases, purchase agreements, and financing documents.
• Bar Admission: Must be currently admitted, or eligible for immediate admission, to the relevant state bar for the office location.
• Academic Background: Graduated with a JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Skills: Exceptional analytical, written, and verbal communication skills; outstanding attention to detail, strong organizational capabilities, and a natural aptitude for teamwork.

Why This Opportunity?

• Chambers-Ranked Excellence: Join a nationally recognized Real Estate Practice Group celebrated for handling sophisticated, large-scale commercial projects worldwide.
• Culture of Growth: Benefit from a highly collaborative environment where professional development is prioritized, ensuring you are supported at every stage of your career.
• Diverse & Modern Portfolio: Work on cutting-edge asset classes shaping the future, from traditional multifamily and retail to sustainable energy and data center infrastructure.
• Elite Compensation: Competitive salary range of $260,000 to $365,000, with eligibility for bonuses and a comprehensive, top-tier corporate benefits package.

Location / Working Model

• Location: Major U.S. Office Location(s).
• Working Model: The firm values the synergy of a collaborative workspace and face-to-face mentorship; this role requires working from the office approximately 60% of the time in accordance with the firm's published hybrid guidelines.