Real Estate; Leasing Transactions & Finance Associate- Los Angeles

Real Estate Transactions & Finance Associate (Leasing Focus)

Location: Multiple Locations (Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sacramento, Orange County, Chicago)

Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Transactions & Finance Associate with 4–5 years of experience to join a nationally recognized real estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile leasing and real estate transactions for institutional clients, developers, and major corporate tenants.

• Draft and negotiate complex commercial leases, with a focus on office leasing transactions
• Support acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and joint venture matters
• Prepare and negotiate purchase and sale agreements and loan documents
• Manage closing processes, including coordinating closing checklists and documentation
• Collaborate with attorneys and clients on sophisticated real estate transactions

• 4–5 years of transactional real estate experience
• Strong experience with commercial leasing (tenant-side preferred)
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Active bar membership in good standing

• Work on nationally significant real estate transactions
• Collaborative Am Law 100 platform with sophisticated clients
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Apply confidentially through Direct Counsel.