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Associate - Real Estate

Advocates Legal Recruiting
San Francisco, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026

Real Estate Associate | Los Angeles, New York, or San Francisco

Our AmLaw 100 client is hiring mid-level and senior real estate associates in LA, NY, and SF. This is a chance to step onto a national platform that wins Chambers USA and Global recognition across practices and geographies, with sustained growth and high-caliber deal flow.

Role Summary
Work on the full life cycle of sophisticated real estate transactions: mortgage and mezzanine debt, JV equity, acquisitions and dispositions, and development across asset classes. Expect lender and borrower-side work, portfolio and single-asset deals, and cross-office collaboration with finance, tax, and fund teams.

Candidate Profile
• 3–8 years of real estate or adjacent transactional experience from a national or respected boutique platform
• Deal sheet showing mortgage or mezzanine finance, JV equity, acquisitions or dispositions, and development work
• Strong drafting and deal execution skills; comfort running workstreams and negotiating primary documents
• Candidates from non-real-estate transactional backgrounds with clear transferable skills will be considered

Why This Role
• Platform and market strength: Chambers-ranked practices with deep benches across key U.S. markets and internationally.
• Career investment: formal mentorship, confidential coaching, and structured training supported by dedicated professional development teams.
• Momentum: continued double-digit growth and increased PPEP reported by The American Lawyer, reflected in robust demand for transactional talent.

Compensation & Benefits
Base salary range: $260,000 to $435,000, plus discretionary performance bonus. Comprehensive benefits include health care, retirement, paid time off, parental leave, life insurance, and FSAs. Details provided by the client’s brief.

How to Apply
If your deal sheet matches the scope above and you are based in or targeting LA, NY, or SF, click below to SCHEDULE A CALL or use the "I'm Interested" button to send us your information confidentially:



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