Real Estate Associate Attorney – Construction & Development
direct counselLos Angeles, CA
$250,000 – $300,000
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direct counselLos Angeles, CASenior L5
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Real Estate Associate Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join a sophisticated real estate practice in Los Angeles. This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with significant experience drafting and negotiating construction-related agreements who is looking to work on complex development projects and high-value real estate transactions.
The ideal candidate will have:
5–10 years of experience advising developers, owners, investors, contractors, and other stakeholders on construction and development matters.
Construction & Development Transactions
Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of construction-related agreements, including:
- Design agreements
- Architect agreements
- Engineering agreementsConstruction contracts
- General contractor agreementsConstruction management agreements
- Consultant agreements
- Development-related agreements
- Advise clients regarding project development, risk allocation, and contract administration
- Identify and mitigate legal and business risks throughout the construction process
- Real Estate Matters
- Support commercial real estate development projects from inception through completion
- Advise clients regarding construction and development issues associated with:
- Acquisitions and dispositions
- Financing transactions
- Joint venture arrangements
- Mixed-use developments
- Commercial projectsHospitality, residential, and industrial developments
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, lenders, contractors, and project teams
- Client Counseling
- Provide practical, business-oriented advice to real estate owners, developers, and investors
- Analyze and resolve complex contractual and project-related issues
- Assist clients with dispute avoidance and risk management strategies
- Collaborate with attorneys across real estate, corporate, tax, litigation, and environmental practices
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active California Bar membership or eligibility to practice in California5–10 years of real estate and construction law experience
- Significant experience drafting and negotiating construction contracts
- Strong understanding of project development and construction risk allocation
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Strong communication and client relationship abilities
- Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions and projects
- Strong academic credentials
- Preferred Experience
- Large-scale commercial development projects
- Real estate finance and development transactions
- Design-build and construction management agreements
- Public-private development projectsHospitality, multifamily, office, retail, and mixed-use developments
Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $250,000 – $300,000 Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options Generous paid time off and parental leave Employee assistance and wellness programs Professional development and business development support Formal mentoring and associate training programs Why This Opportunity Work on sophisticated real estate development and construction projects Significant client contact and responsibility from day one Collaborate with a highly regarded multidisciplinary real estate team Direct mentorship from experienced real estate attorneys Entrepreneurial and collaborative firm culture Strong platform for long-term professional growth and advancement Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier law firms and fostering inclusive hiring practices.
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Level
Senior L5
Salary
$250,000 – $300,000
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Occupation
Lawyers
Industry
Offices of Lawyers
Posted
8 days ago