Real Estate Associate

Associate - Real Estate
Offices: Las Vegas, Reno, or Walnut Creek
Practice: Real Estate
Experience: 3-5 years
Type: Full-Time

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 100 firm seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Associate to join its Real Estate Practice Group in one of its Nevada or California offices (Las Vegas, Reno, or Walnut Creek). This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value real estate matters, including development, acquisitions and dispositions, zoning/land use, and commercial leasing.
Key Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and development projects.
• Manage zoning, land use, and entitlement matters.
• Negotiate and draft commercial leases and related agreements.
• Independently manage and close complex real estate transactions.
• Provide strategic legal guidance to clients on real property and land use issues.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, development, land use/zoning, and leasing.
• Strong understanding of real property and land use law.
• Demonstrated ability to manage transactions from start to close independently.
• Excellent academic credentials, communication, and writing skills.
• Active Nevada or California bar license (or eligibility/willingness to take the bar).

Compensation & Benefits:

• National Salary Range: $220,000 - $325,000 (final starting salary dependent on location, qualifications, and experience).
• Discretionary performance-based bonus potential.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and Paid Time Off (PTO)/Vacation.

This Amlaw 100 firm is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative environment while offering challenging work and long-term growth opportunities.