Real Estate Finance and Transactions Associate - Orange County

Direct Counsel
Orange, CA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Real Estate Associate
Location: U.S. (Multiple Locations Considered)

Direct Counsel represents an Am Law 100 firm seeking a Real Estate Associate (3–6 years) with broad transactional experience to join its sophisticated real estate practice. This role offers exposure to high-value transactions across a range of asset classes and deal structures.

Key Responsibilities
  • Structure, negotiate, and draft purchase and sale agreements, mortgage loan documents, and core transaction materials

  • Manage acquisitions, dispositions, financing, development, and closing processes

  • Oversee closing checklists and transaction documentation

  • Draft and negotiate commercial leases, joint ventures, construction agreements, CC&Rs, REAs, declarations, and easement agreements (preferred)

Qualifications
  • 3–6 years of broad real estate transactional experience

  • Strong experience with mortgage debt financing (borrower-side preferred) and purchase/sale transactions

  • Leasing and joint venture experience a plus

  • Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment

  • Collaborative mindset with strong independent problem-solving ability

  • Active bar membership in good standing

Compensation & Benefits
  • Base salary range: $260,000 – $390,000 (U.S.), depending on experience and location

  • Competitive benefits package including medical, financial, and other firm-sponsored benefits

Posted 2026-06-26

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