Real Estate Associate Attorney

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Job Overview:
A respected law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Real Estate, Energy, Environmental & Land Use practice in Costa Mesa. This partnership-track opportunity is ideal for a candidate with strong transactional real estate experience, including purchase and sale, financing, and joint venture agreements. The firm handles multibillion-dollar transactions across a wide range of property types and jurisdictions. This role offers hands-on involvement in sophisticated deals and collaboration with experienced real estate attorneys representing major developers, investors, and lenders.

Location:

• Costa Mesa, CA

Duties:

• Structure and negotiate real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures

• Represent borrowers in real estate financing transactions

• Draft and review transactional documents for diverse real estate matters

• Collaborate with partners, clients, and other attorneys to meet deal objectives

• Manage projects from inception to closing with minimal supervision

• Assist clients in achieving strategic and legal goals on complex real estate matters

Requirements:

• 2–4 years of transactional real estate experience

• Demonstrated proficiency in purchase and sale agreements, borrower-side financing, and joint ventures

• Prior experience in a large law firm real estate practice strongly preferred

• Willingness and ability to take ownership of projects and client relationships

• Strong interest in pursuing a long-term career in real estate law

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

• Top academic credentials required

Certifications:

• Active membership in the California State Bar

Skills:

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical abilities

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a deadline-driven environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Proactive approach to problem-solving and client service

• Effective time management and organizational capabilities

Benefits:

• Exposure to high-value transactions across national and international markets

• Partnership-track role with opportunities for long-term advancement

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