Lateral Associate
Practice Area: Real Estate Law
Locations: Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY; San Francisco, CA
Schedule: Onsite or Hybrid (varies by office); full-time with standard AmLaw 20 billable expectations (~2,000+ annually)
Salary: Estimated base range of $215,000 to $380,000 depending on office location and class year, plus performance-based bonuses.
The Client:
A leading firm with a nationally recognized real estate practice advising developers, investors, financial institutions, and corporate clients. The team handles acquisitions, dispositions, financing, development, and leasing transactions across multiple asset classes, including commercial, retail, industrial, and mixed-use projects.
Description:
You will represent clients in complex real estate transactions, including drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, leases, joint venture agreements, and financing documents. The role includes conducting due diligence, managing closings, and advising on land use, zoning, and title matters. This position offers the opportunity to work on high-profile projects in major U.S. markets, collaborate across practice groups, and build relationships with sophisticated market participants.
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school; admission in the relevant state bar or eligibility to obtain promptly.
- Preferred class years: 2018–2022 (mid-level) or 2015+ (senior lateral).
- Significant experience in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously.
- Familiarity with land use, zoning, and development issues is a plus.
This job advertisement is a general announcement created to attract qualified candidates on behalf of our client. It is not a complete job description or an offer of employment. Salary and benefits details may vary and are not always disclosed. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage individuals of all religions, nationalities, genders, sexualities, ideologies, creeds, beliefs or backgrounds who are qualified for the role to apply!