Real Estate Transactional Attorney

Boutique Recruiting; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

PTO + holidays

Hybrid schedule

Commute stipend

Home office stipend

CE reimbursement

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting in San Francisco is seeking a Real Estate Transactional Attorney to support sophisticated commercial real estate matters from negotiation through closing, including leases, purchases and sales, and 1031 exchanges.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of transactional experience and CA Bar admission; up to 10 years considered. You will work with Partners and a supportive team toward leadership and partnership.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of transactional real estate experience; candidates up to 10 years considered.
• California Bar admission in good standing.
• Strong experience with commercial real estate leasing and purchase/sale transactions.
• Experience with business entity formation and documentation.
• Experience reviewing and commenting on commercial real estate loan documents.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and judgment skills.
• Collaborative, proactive mindset with an interest in mentoring and long-term partnership.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial real estate leasing, purchase and sale transactions, including 1031 exchanges.
• Draft, review, negotiate, and comment on transaction documents and agreements.
• Form and document LLCs and limited partnerships used to acquire, own, and operate real estate.
• Review and comment on borrower-side loan documents for commercial real estate transactions.
• Advise clients and collaborate closely with Partners, attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants.
• Manage multiple matters and tight deadlines while exercising sound legal judgment.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Judgment

Job description

Position Title

Real Estate Transactional Attorney

Build your legal career where sophisticated work, collaboration, and long-term growth go hand in hand

About

Join a collaborative San Francisco law firm as a Real Estate Transactional Attorney supporting sophisticated commercial real estate matters from negotiation through closing, including leasing, purchases and sales, 1031 exchanges, private offerings, entity formation, and borrower-side loan document review. This role offers meaningful client exposure, close collaboration with experienced Partners, and a clear path toward leadership and partnership for the right attorney. The ideal candidate is a proactive, ambitious team player with strong judgment, excellent interpersonal skills, and 3–5 years of transactional experience who is eager to grow as both an attorney and future leader.

Salary

$145,000- $215,000/ Year DOE

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial real estate leasing, purchase and sale transactions, including 1031 exchanges
• Draft, review, negotiate, and comment on transaction documents and agreements
• Form and document LLCs and limited partnerships used to acquire, own, and operate real estate
• Review and comment on borrower-side loan documents for commercial real estate transactions
• Advise clients and collaborate closely with Partners, attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants
• Manage multiple matters and tight deadlines while exercising sound legal judgment

Requirements

• 3–5 years of transactional real estate experience, with candidates up to 10 years considered
• California Bar admission in good standing
• Strong experience with commercial real estate leasing and purchase and sale transactions
• Experience with business entity formation and documentation
• Experience reviewing and commenting on commercial real estate loan documents
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and judgment skills
• Collaborative, proactive mindset with an interest in mentoring and long-term partnership

Benefits

• Annual billable hours
• Medical, Dental, + Vision Coverage & 401(k)
• PTO + Paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus 401(k)
• Commute Stipend and Cellphone Reimbursement
• Home office stipend
• 100% reimbursement for approved continuing education
• Hybrid flexibility

If you are a California-barred real estate attorney ready to take on sophisticated transactions, grow alongside experienced Partners, and build a long-term path toward leadership and partnership,