Real Estate Associate

Los Angeles office of a national law firm is seeking a real estate lawyer with at least four years of experience to support a thriving national multi-faceted real estate finance practice.  The ideal candidate will have sophisticated real estate transactional experience (primarily financing, sales and acquisitions).  Candidate will currently work in a major law firm, representing banks, insurance companies, private equity funds, and other institutional clients.  Qualified candidates will have distinguished academic credentials. 

Duties:

• Negotiate and draft transaction documents (letters of intent, purchase agreements, leases, loan agreements etc.)
• Perform due diligence (including title and survey, land use permitting and contracts), including coordination of due diligence review by associates and paralegals
• Conduct closings, including document preparation, signing, coordination of closing/post-closing activities
• Adhere to a standard of ethics and maintain confidentiality of the firm and its clients
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Superior attention to detail
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure and with people at all levels, both inside and outside the Firm
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to use PC-based and on-line technology relevant to the job
• Ability to supervise others effectively