Real Estate Transactional Associate

Law; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 270,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS health plan

Job summary

Law in Newport Beach seeks a Real Estate Transactional Associate to deepen lender-side commercial real estate finance experience and work on sophisticated financing transactions across a variety of properties in a hybrid Newport Beach setting.

You will represent lenders, draft and negotiate loan documents, perform due diligence, and coordinate with clients, borrowers’ counsel, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to move deals toward closing.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active California Bar membership.
• Experience in real estate transactional law, commercial lending or related financing transactions.
• Familiarity drafting and negotiating loan documents and managing transaction due diligence.
• Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and meet deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent lenders in commercial real estate financing and loan transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, financing documents, security instruments, and related transaction documents.
• Support transactions involving property acquisitions, construction financing, bridge loans, and other lending structures.
• Conduct due diligence and assess title, survey, entity, and collateral-related matters.
• Coordinate with clients, borrowers' counsel, financial institutions, and other stakeholders to move deals toward closing.
• Assist with loan modifications, refinancings, and other real estate finance matters as needed.

Skills

Real estate financing

Drafting loan documents

Due diligence

Negotiation & communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Location: Newport Beach, CA (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to $300,000 + Bonus

Billable Hours: 1800

About the Opportunity:

I'm partnering with an established law firm seeking a talented Real Estate Transactional Associate to join its Newport Beach team. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to deepen their experience in lender‑side commercial real estate finance and work on sophisticated financing transactions involving a variety of commercial properties.

The role offers competitive compensation, a hybrid work arrangement, and the opportunity to collaborate with experienced attorneys on complex, high‑value deals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent lenders in commercial real estate financing and loan transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate loan agreements, financing documents, security instruments, and related transaction documents.
• Support transactions involving property acquisitions, construction financing, bridge loans, and other commercial real estate lending structures.
• Conduct due diligence and assess title, survey, entity, and collateral‑related matters.
• Coordinate with clients, borrowers' counsel, financial institutions, and other transaction stakeholders to move deals efficiently toward closing.
• Assist with loan modifications, refinancings, and other real estate finance matters as needed.

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and an active California Bar license in good standing.
• Experience in real estate transactional law, commercial lending, real estate finance, or related financing transactions.
• Familiarity with drafting and negotiating loan documentation and managing transaction due diligence.
• Strong analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a fast‑paced legal environment.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $200,000 – $300,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Medical/Dental/Vision:BlueCross BlueShield medical plan options.