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LOCATION
San Francisco, CA
POSTED
1 day ago
Real Estate Transactional Associate
Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Transactional Associate to join a prominent and growing real estate practice in San Francisco. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions involving acquisitions, dispositions, financings, joint ventures, and development projects across a wide range of asset classes.
The ideal candidate will have transactional real estate experience and a desire to take on meaningful responsibility while working within a collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
Advise clients on complex commercial real estate transactions
Structure, negotiate, and document: acquisitions and dispositions, mortgage financing transactions, mezzanine financing transactions, joint venture arrangements, development projects, real estate investment transactions
Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, financing documents, joint venture agreements, and related transaction documents
Conduct transaction due diligence and coordinate closings
Work directly with lenders, borrowers, investors, developers, and institutional clients
Collaborate with attorneys across finance, private equity, tax, and corporate practice groups
Manage transactions from initial structuring through closing
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school
Mid-level or senior-level transactional experience
Experience in one or more of the following areas: commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions, mortgage financing, mezzanine financing, joint venture transactions, real estate development
Strong drafting and negotiation skills
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication abilities
Ability to manage sophisticated transactions and client relationships
Interest in professional growth, mentorship, and long-term career development
Strong academic credentials
Preferred Experience
Lender-side or borrower-side finance experience
Institutional real estate transaction experience
Joint venture structuring and negotiation
Development and construction-related transactions
Additional Consideration
Strong candidates with broader transactional backgrounds outside of real estate will also be considered
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $260,000 – $435,000
Compensation based on experience, qualifications, and other operational considerations