Real Estate Associate – Transactions, Development & Entitlements

TPO search; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 205,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Competitive salary package

Job summary

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate with 1-4 years of experience to join its Los Angeles office. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in real estate transactions, including development and construction law. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating documents, supporting entitlement and development matters, advising on construction agreements, managing transactions, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 1-4 years of real estate experience at a large or mid-sized law firm.
• Strong transactional foundation in real estate.
• Comfortable working on a mix of development, construction, and financing matters.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate real estate transaction documents.
• Support entitlement and development matters.
• Advise on construction agreements and related regulatory issues.
• Coordinate with cross-disciplinary teams on financing and project execution.
• Manage multiple transactions with precision and client responsiveness.

Skills

Real Estate Transactions

Construction Law

Project Management

Excellent Drafting Skills

Education

JD from a respected U.S. law school

Member of the California Bar

Job description

Real Estate Associate – Transactions, Development & Entitlements

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Experience: 1–4 Years PQE | Real Estate Transactions, Construction & Entitlements

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate (1–4 PQE) to join its Los Angeles‑based practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong transactional foundation and be comfortable working on a mix of development, construction, and financing matters.

About The Role

Join a market‑leading team advising on a wide spectrum of real estate matters, including acquisitions, entitlements, regulatory issues, and development‑related contracts. This position offers exposure to some of the region’s most high‑profile deals and a highly collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate real estate transaction documents
• Support entitlement and development matters
• Advise on construction agreements and related regulatory issues
• Coordinate with cross‑disciplinary teams on financing and project execution
• Manage multiple transactions with precision and client responsiveness

Who You Are

• 1–4 years of real estate experience at a large or mid‑sized law firm
• JD from a respected U.S. law school; member of the California Bar
• Excellent drafting, writing, and project management skills
• Demonstrated interest in transactional real estate and development
• A creative, organized, and detail‑oriented legal professional

Compensation

Salary Range: $205,000 – $260,000 (DOE)

Benefits: Competitive package including health, dental, 401(k), and more

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