Our Am Law 25 law firm client is seeking a real estate associate for its LA or OC office. This position affords significant client interaction and requires a high level of responsibility within a team-oriented environment.
The ideal candidate will have experience working on a variety of sophisticated real estate transactions, including :
- Joint ventures,
- Fund formations,
- Secured financings, and / or;
- Acquisitions / dispositions
Candidates should have excellent drafting and negotiating skills and a solid academic background. This is an excellent opportunity for a real estate attorney interested in joining a vibrant practice within one of the world's premier global law firms.
A bit more about the firm :
The firm is often involved in high-profile cases with important and influential clients. The firm wants associates to be collaborative, congenial, and respectful.
Social events are plentiful, and associates appreciate the down-to-earth culture. Associates work hard but feel the lack of a hard billable hour requirement allows for better work-life balance.
Partners at the firm are truly invested in associate growth, as many partners started out as summer associates themselves.
Formal reviews are conducted annually, but partners regularly give associates feedback on their assignments and encourage working above their weight.
Mentorship and training are strong at the firm. The firm has formal wellness efforts in place, but associates are elated that kindness and respect for time away from the office is the norm at the firm.
Pro bono hours are unlimited and readily available for associates, including extensive involvement with asylum issues in Laredo, Texas.
Diversity is also on the rise at the firm associates feel the firm is devoted to supporting and promoting diverse attorneys, including people of color, women, and LGBTQ individuals.