Hanson Bridgett's Real Estate Transactional Practice Group is seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join our Real Estate + Environment Section. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney who wants to take ownership of sophisticated real estate finance matters, working directly with a seasoned partner while playing a key role in the continued growth of the practice. The ideal candidate will have at least seven years of experience advising on complex real estate transactions, including debt and equity financing structures, acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures, development and construction projects, securitized lending, due diligence, and title and survey review. Experience with HUD financing is a plus.

The successful candidate will be comfortable running matters end-to-end, managing multiple transactions simultaneously, and engaging directly with clients, including lenders, developers, and investors. This role offers the opportunity to mentor junior attorneys, work with many partners, help shape team workflows, and build meaningful client relationships, with a clear path toward partnership for high-performing candidates.

While we offer the ability to work remotely in an agile (hybrid) manner across our offices, this position will be expected to collaborate in person with attorneys in Hanson Bridgett's Los Angeles office approximately 3 days per week, with flexibility in other locations depending on office norms.

The annual base compensation range for this California position is approximately $255,000 to $360,000+, depending on experience, skills, and location, with meaningful performance-based bonus opportunities. This position is ideal for senior associates or counsel-level attorneys, and partnership opportunities may be available for exceptional candidates. We have a thriving real estate and finance practice and want more seasoned professionals to join the team.

Ideal candidates will have a distinguished academic background and impeccable references. CA Bar required. Strong research, writing and communication skills, high level of analytical skills as well as excellent and highly adaptable communication skills are required. We seek intelligent, entrepreneurial, team players who are practical, problem solvers, ambitious, organized, and detail oriented and are looking towards a partnership with Hanson Bridgett.

To be considered for a position, please submit:

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• Law school transcript
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