Real Estate Attorney or Counsel - Hybrid Remote

Jobot; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses up to $50k

Hybrid remote

Medical/dental/vision

401(k) with match & profit sharing

Generous PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an accomplished Real Estate Attorney or Counsel for a hybrid remote role across California. The position offers a base salary of $150,000 to $225,000 per year plus bonuses, with a comprehensive benefits package and generous PTO.

You will lead real property acquisitions and dispositions for public entities, draft and negotiate leases and contracts, and ensure compliance with public entity rules.

Qualifications

• California Bar Admission is required.
• Recent commercial real estate transactional experience is required.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead legal oversight of real property acquisitions and dispositions for K-12 districts, community colleges, and public entities.
• Review title, zoning, easements and property due diligence.
• Draft, review and negotiate leases, vendor agreements and facilities service contracts.
• Provide legal oversight of facilities operations, school renovations, relocations and capital improvement projects.
• Draft and review public bidding documents, then negotiate the resulting contracts.
• Ensure procurement complies with competitive bidding and public entity rules.
• Structure contract terms to address liability, indemnification and district-specific interests.
• Resolve disputes involving leases, vendors, and suppliers of equipment, materials and services.
• Explain complex legal issues clearly and practically to district administrators.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Negotiation

Education

California Bar Admission

Job description

Real Estate Attorney or Counsel - Hybrid Remote - $150k to $225k + Bonuses

Salary: $150,000 - $225,000 per year

A bit about us

Founded nearly two decades ago, with seven offices across California, we are a 130+ attorney firm devoted exclusively to representing public schools, community colleges, educational institutions, and other public entities. We serve more than 500 education clients — school districts, SELPAs, county offices of education, private schools, government agencies, and municipalities. Our attorneys include former educators, school board members, and in-house counsel who bring firsthand operational knowledge to every engagement. That depth of institutional understanding is what separates us from generalist firms handling education work on the side.

Why join us

• Base salary range: $150k to $225k
• Quarterly and annual bonuses up to $50k
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) with generous firm match and profit sharing
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 1,800 annual billable hours - structured to support sustainable, long-term practice
• Hybrid remote - 3 days in office, 2 days remote

Job Details

Work hybrid remote out of any of the following locations: Beverlyn Glenn/Los Angeles, Carlsbad, Sacramento, Oakland, Corona, Fresno, Bakersfield.

• Lead legal oversight of real property acquisitions and dispositions for K-12 districts, community colleges, and public entities, from due diligence through closing.
• Make sure transactions comply with statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Review title, zoning, easements and property due diligence.
• Draft, review and negotiate leases, vendor agreements and facilities service contracts.
• Provide legal oversight of facilities operations, school renovations, relocations and capital improvement projects.
• Draft and review public bidding documents, then negotiate the resulting contracts.
• Make sure procurement complies with competitive bidding and public entity rules.
• Structure contract terms to address liability, indemnification and district-specific interests.
• Resolve disputes involving leases, vendors, and suppliers of equipment, materials and services.
• Give general counsel-style business advice: detailed contract review and research to answer client questions.
• Explain complex legal issues clearly and practically to district administrators.

Looking For

• California Bar Admission
• Recent commercial real estate transactional experience (exp. running transactions and closing on your own)
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.