7-10+ years of transactional real estate experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or reputable California RE boutique
Active California State Bar license
Proven track record of leading complex real estate deals with direct client interaction
Experience in drafting and negotiating joint venture and operating agreements
Located in the Bay Area with availability for in-office work on Wednesdays
Responsibilities
Lead the drafting and negotiation of complex joint venture and operating agreements
Manage real estate transactions from start to finish, including acquisitions, development, and financing
Take ownership of deals, moving beyond support roles to lead transactions
Engage in one-on-one meetings with partners to create a personalized business development plan
Work on sophisticated deals that rival BigLaw in complexity while maintaining a lower billable hour requirement
Benefits
Hybrid work policy with approximately 2 days in-office per week
Opportunity for direct client access and real deal ownership
Clear path toward partnership without the high billable hour grind
Engagement in a primary growth area for the firm
Work in a respected mid-size firm environment
Full Job Description
Salary range: $275k - $350k
Location: Financial District, San Francisco, CA (Transamerica Pyramid, 600 Montgomery Street, 14th Floor)
Visa Sponsorship Details: Not open to any visas (e.g. US citizen, Green Card holders)
Hybrid work policy: ~2 days in-office in Financial District, San Francisco (Wednesday required for all staff; additional days flexible based on practice needs)
About this role
We are looking for a Senior Real Estate Transactional Attorney with 7-10+ years of experience to lead sophisticated joint venture, acquisition, development, and financing transactions at a respected mid-size California firm. This is an opportunity for a high-performing attorney who feels stagnant at a big firm and is ready for real deal ownership, direct client access, and a clear path toward partnership - without the 2,000+ hour grind.
What will you be doing?
Leading drafting and negotiation of complex joint venture and operating agreements - the firm's primary growth area over the next 6-12 months
Running real estate transactions end-to-end (acquisitions, development, financing) with direct client and counterparty engagement
Taking ownership of deals rather than supporting senior attorneys on discrete pieces
Meeting one-on-one with partners to develop your business development plan and align with the firm's practice
Working on sophisticated deals that compete with BigLaw in complexity, but at 1,600 billable hours annually
Key Requirements
7-10+ years of transactional real estate experience at an AmLaw 200 firm or well-regarded California RE boutique (no solo practitioners or very small firms)
Active California State Bar license (non-negotiable)
Demonstrated experience leading or co-leading complex RE deals with direct client contact and counterparty negotiation
Experience drafting and negotiating joint venture and operating agreements
Bay Area-based with ability to be in the SF Financial District office on Wednesdays (required) plus flexible additional days
