Associate Attorney - Real Estate

Our client is a Top 100 law firm with over 700 lawyers globally and they are nationally ranked in over 30 practice areas with a deep expertise in finance, bankruptcy, IP litigation, real estate and energy. They take a client focused approach and believe firmly in a collaborative culture. They are known for providing professional growth, mentorship and a team-driven environment while taking excellent care of their employees and clients alike.

Currently, they are looking to add a Real Estate Associate to their office in Orange County, CA.

• 3-6 years of experience in commercial real estate ("CRE") finance, including advising leading financial institutions and private equity lenders on complex real estate finance matters that include hotels and resorts, industrial and distribution centers, high-rise office buildings, biomedical research complexes, and nursing facilities.
• Experience representing sophisticated lenders, including national and regional banks, insurance debt funds, and private equity lenders in real estate finance transactions.
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and documenting construction and term loan facilities.
• Strong academic credentials from a top law school, exceptional legal writing ability, and proven leadership and organizational skills.

• Starting base salary for this position is expected to be between $260,000 - $390,000 annually. Actual salary will be determined based on skills, experience (to the extent relevant) and other job-related factors, consistent with applicable law.
• Tremendous opportunity for career advancement and professional growth.
• Emphasis on client service and relationship management, with billing rates that combine the best value for the client and reward for you.
• A culture that encourages open communication and respect among colleagues.
• Opportunity to work one on one with Partners and direct contact with clients.

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer:
Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied.

Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.