Associate - Real Estate
Advocates Legal Recruiting
Full-time
On-site
San Francisco, California, United States
$260,000 - $435,000 USD yearly
Real Estate
Real Estate Associate | Los Angeles, New York, or San Francisco
Our AmLaw 100 client is hiring mid-level and senior real estate associates in LA, NY, and SF. This is a chance to step onto a national platform that wins Chambers USA and Global recognition across practices and geographies, with sustained growth and high-caliber deal flow.
Role Summary
Work on the full life cycle of sophisticated real estate transactions: mortgage and mezzanine debt, JV equity, acquisitions and dispositions, and development across asset classes. Expect lender and borrower-side work, portfolio and single-asset deals, and cross-office collaboration with finance, tax, and fund teams.
Candidate Profile
• 3–8+ years of real estate or adjacent transactional experience from a national or respected boutique platform
• Deal sheet showing mortgage or mezzanine finance, JV equity, acquisitions or dispositions, and development work
• Strong drafting and deal execution skills; comfort running workstreams and negotiating primary documents
• Candidates from non-real-estate transactional backgrounds with clear transferrable skills will be considered
Why This Role
• Platform and market strength: Chambers-ranked practices with deep benches across key U.S. markets and internationally.
• Career investment: formal mentorship, confidential coaching, and structured training supported by dedicated professional development teams.
• Momentum: continued double-digit growth and increased PPEP reported by The American Lawyer, reflected in robust demand for transactional talent.
Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range: $260,000 to $435,000, plus discretionary performance bonus. Comprehensive benefits include health care, retirement, paid time off, parental leave, life insurance, and FSAs. Details provided by the client’s brief.
How to Apply
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