Mid-Level Real Estate Associate (Hybrid) – Commercial Transactions | San Diego, CA
Location: San Diego, CA, 92101
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $220,000 – $295,000/year
Overview
A respected AmLaw 200 law firm with a strong Western U.S. presence is seeking a Mid-Level Real Estate Associate to join its growing commercial real estate practice. The firm is known for handling sophisticated, high-value transactions across energy, natural resources, real estate, and technology sectors, while maintaining a collaborative and mentorship-driven culture.
This role offers meaningful client exposure, hands-on deal responsibility, and the opportunity to work on complex real estate matters from start to finish in a flexible hybrid environment.
What You Will Do
- Support national and regional clients on complex commercial real estate transactions
- Advise on land use, acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, leasing, and construction matters
- Draft and negotiate key transaction documents, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, and related contracts
- Assist with construction-related agreements such as design-build, construction management, and vendor contracts
- Conduct due diligence, including title and survey review and zoning analysis
- Coordinate with consultants and internal teams to support deal execution
- Provide practical legal and business-oriented advice throughout the transaction lifecycle
What You Will Need
- 3–6 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions
- Experience drafting and negotiating real estate transactional documents
- Exposure to construction-related agreements is a plus
- Experience with due diligence, including title, survey, and zoning review
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active California Bar membership or willingness to apply