Real Estate Transactional Attorney

Alaska Department of Law; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 205,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Remote work options

Job summary

Fennemore, an AM Law 200 firm, seeks an attorney with 3+ years’ real estate/land use transaction experience to join our Inland Empire team. The role covers commercial leasing, purchasing agreements, subdivided land sales, and residential land sale familiarity, with emphasis on CA land-use processes.

California Bar membership is required. The position offers flexibility with a substantially remote basis, while in-person planning commission, city council meetings, and firm events are expected as

Qualifications

• California Bar membership required.
• 3+ years’ experience in real estate and/or land use transactions.
• Experience in commercial real estate leasing and purchasing agreements.
• Familiar with residential land sales and CA land-use processes.

Responsibilities

• Handle real estate and land use transactions including leasing and purchasing agreements.
• Manage subdivided land sales and related regulatory requirements.
• Apply California land use entitlement processes and interact with local agencies.

Job description

Real Estate Transactional Attorney

Inland Empire – Remote/Hybrid

Fennemore,an AM Law 200 law firm that helps businesses thrive,has an immediate need for an attorney with three plus years’ quality experience in real estate and/or land use transactions to join our Inland Empire office.The ideal candidate will have experience in commercial real estate leasing, commercial purchasing agreements, subdivided land sales, and should be familiar with residential land sales. A working understanding of California land use and entitlement processes is strongly preferred.

California Bar membership, required. Fennemore offers a flexible work environment. A qualified candidate may fill this role on a substantially remote basis, with the understanding that some in-person work will be required including attending local planning commission and city council meetings, participating in firm events, appearances at hearings, and the like.

The American Lawyer recently named Fennemore the # 1 Law Firm in the United States for revenue growth among AM Law 200 Firms, and we consistently enjoy the best retention statistics in the industry.

Compensation: Fennemore’s compensation structure is merit-based and considers experience, location and overall performance. Total expected annual compensation for a third year attorney in this position at 1,850 hours before any objective or subjective bonus awards is expected to be$205,000, of which $165,000 is paid monthly and $10,000 per quarterif minimum hours are hit. Additionally, the firm has an objective bonus system, with the average amount for full-year lawyers exceeding$30,000in 2025. On top of this, the firm has a subjective bonus system.

Actual compensation varies based on experience, performance, and billable hours. Full compensation and benefits details will be provided to candidates during the hiring process, consistent with applicable pay transparency laws.

Individuals from backgrounds historically underrepresented in the legal profession are encouraged to apply.

All inquiries will be kept in strict confidence.