Senior Real Estate Litigation/ Transactional Attorney

Law Firms; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Short-term disability insurance

2 to 3 weeks of paid time off

Job summary

Our client, a Costa Mesa real estate law practice, seeks a Senior Real Estate Litigation or Transactional Attorney to join in a hybrid capacity in Orange County.

The ideal candidate will handle sophisticated real estate matters, manage matters independently, and collaborate with partners on high-value transactions and disputes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience preferred.
• Active admission to the California Bar.
• Experience in real estate litigation or real estate transactions.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex real estate and business-related disputes from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Manage discovery, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Advise clients regarding real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing, and related business issues.
• Negotiate transaction terms with opposing counsel, clients, lenders, brokers, and other stakeholders.

Skills

Real estate litigation

Transactional matters

Client communication

Litigation strategy

Education

California Bar admission

Job description

Work Schedule: Hybrid

Billable Requirement: 1,700 hours annually

Experience: 7+ years preferred

About the Opportunity:

Our client is seeking a Senior Real Estate Litigation or Transactional Attorney to join its Orange County team in a hybrid capacity.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney who wants to take on sophisticated real estate matters while working alongside a highly accomplished team with extensive experience in real estate, business litigation, transactional matters, and complex civil disputes. The firm's Orange County office is located in Costa Mesa.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in either real estate litigation or real estate transactions and be comfortable managing matters independently while collaborating with partners and other attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complex real estate and business-related disputes from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Manage discovery, depositions, mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Analyze contractual, property, and business issues and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Communicate directly with clients and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Work closely with partners on sophisticated and high-value matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, financing documents, development agreements, and other real estate contracts.
• Advise clients regarding real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing, and related business issues.
• Conduct and analyze due diligence and identify potential legal and business risks.
• Negotiate transaction terms with opposing counsel, clients, lenders, brokers, and other stakeholders.
• Manage transactions efficiently while maintaining strong client relationships.

What We're Looking For

• 7+ years of relevant legal experience preferred.
• Active admission to the California Bar.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between [$250,000 – $300,000 annually]. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• [medical insurance]
• [dental insurance]
• [vision insurance]
• [401(k) retirement plan]
• [life insurance]
• [long-term disability insurance]
• [short-term disability insurance]
• [2 to 3 weeks of paid time off]