Real Estate Associate Attorney — California

Job overview

The Real Estate Associate Attorney — California role offers a hybrid arrangement and is listed in Irvine, California, with the posting describing firmwide California locations. Base salary is $190,000–$225,000 per year, depending on experience, plus bonus opportunities. Direct Counsel is recruiting for a sophisticated, established real estate practice serving public and private-sector clients. The attorney handles commercial real estate transactions from inception through closing, advises on acquisitions, leasing, development, title, and financing, and drafts and negotiates transaction documents. The role provides strategic advice and manages multiple matters while advancing client objectives.

What you'll do

• Handle commercial real estate transactions from inception through closing
• advise on acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, title, financing, and public-private partnerships
• draft, review, and negotiate transaction documents
• manage multiple transactions and deadlines
• collaborate with attorneys
• provide strategic advice.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

real estate associate attorney

commercial real estate

transactional law

hybrid

irvine ca

california firmwide

acquisitions and dispositions

commercial leasing

real estate development

$190k–$225k

direct counsel

california state bar

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive health insurance
• 401(k) with partial employer match
• annual performance-based and discretionary bonus opportunities
• mentorship and professional development.

Why this role

Hybrid work arrangement available; firmwide California opportunity; reasonable billable expectations and bonus opportunities.

About the employer

Direct Counsel is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.