Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney – Commercial Transactions | Los Angeles, CA-

Overview

A top-tier law firm is seeking a Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney to join its Los Angeles legal jobs market within a sophisticated Affordable Housing & Real Estate team. Handle complex commercial real estate transactions, lender/borrower finance matters, and high-value deals with strong training and growth.

As a member of the Global 100, this is one of the largest firms in the world; its clients range from startups and entrepreneurs to multinational corporations and institutions.

The firm's comprehensive training programs and professional development programs keep its attorneys at the forefront of their practice areas while growing their own abilities. Clients recognize the firm's attorneys for their efficiency, responsiveness, and collegiality as well as their deep industry expertise, regardless whether the matter in question is an investment opportunity in Silicon Valley or a complex transaction in China.

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A confidential, globally recognized law firm is hiring a Real Estate Finance Associate for its Los Angeles office to support sophisticated commercial real estate transactions. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking for Attorney jobs Los Angeles that combine strong deal flow, high-level client exposure, and clear professional development.

The role sits within an established Affordable Housing & Real Estate practice that handles complex financings and transactions for major market participants. You will work closely with experienced attorneys on deals involving acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, and finance structures—building the skills needed for long-term growth and a potential partner-track position.

If you are a Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney seeking to strengthen your transactional skills in a collaborative, high-performing environment, this role provides the platform and deal variety to accelerate your career.

This opportunity is actively interviewing and rarely opens at this level.

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As a Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney, you will play a central role in managing transactions from early diligence through closing.

Responsibilities include:

• Represent buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants in commercial real estate transactions
• Advise lenders and borrowers in real estate financing transactions, including structured financings
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, and closing deliverables
• Support real estate acquisitions and dispositions, including due diligence review and risk assessment
• Handle leasing matters, including commercial lease negotiations and amendments
• Assist with real estate development and asset management work streams
• Support debt and equity financings, including joint ventures and capital stack structures
• Coordinate with internal teams and opposing counsel to drive transactions efficiently
• Maintain strong client communication and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice

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Required

• 2–8 years of experience handling commercial real estate transactions and/or real estate finance matters
• Strong drafting and negotiation ability in purchase, lease, and finance documents
• Ability to manage multiple deals and deadlines in a fast-paced transactional practice
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred

• Experience representing lenders/borrowers in financing transactions
• Familiarity with affordable housing transactions or finance structures (helpful, not required)
• Prior experience in a large law firm or sophisticated real estate practice group

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This firm offers a high-caliber platform with strong professional development and global deal exposure. Attorneys benefit from:

• Structured training and professional development programs
• Collaborative teams with strong mentorship support
• High-quality client base ranging from startups to multinational institutions
• A practice known for efficiency, responsiveness, and deep industry knowledge
• Opportunities to work on complex cross-border and…