Real Estate Transactional Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Real Estate Associate Attorney – San Francisco

Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join a leading California-based law firm with a nationally recognized real estate practice.

The ideal candidate will have 3–6 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions and thrive in a collaborative, high-performing team. This is an opportunity to work alongside some of the most highly regarded real estate attorneys in the state on sophisticated and complex matters.

Key Responsibilities :

Handle real estate acquisitions and dispositions, commercial leasing, and real estate finance transactions

Conduct general transactional due diligence

Manage and support a wide range of matters, balancing independent responsibilities with team collaboration

Qualifications :

3–6 years of commercial real estate transactional experience

Strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills

Demonstrated ability to manage projects and deadlines effectively

Major law firm experience preferred

J.D. from an accredited law school with a strong academic record

Admission to the State Bar of California

Compensation :

Base salary range : $225,000 to $300,000, depending on experience and qualifications

Comprehensive benefits package provided

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, law school transcript, and a representative deal sheet for consideration.