Job Description: Real Estate Associate Attorney (3+ Years)
Sacramento, CA $165,000-$210,000 DOE
Are you ready to take your real estate practice to the next level?
A highly respected and growing Northern California law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney with 3+ years of commercial real estate experience to join one of the region's premier real estate practices.
This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside highly regarded attorneys on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions while building a long-term career with a firm known for its collaborative culture, outstanding mentorship, and remarkably low attorney turnover. Attorneys are given meaningful client responsibility, direct access to partners, and a clear path for professional growth.
What You'll Work On
You'll represent a diverse client base that includes developers, investors, financial institutions, homebuilders, property owners, contractors, and public entities in a wide range of complex commercial real estate matters, including:
Commercial acquisitions and dispositions
Purchase and sale transactions
Leasing and financing
Real estate development
Asset management
Due diligence
Commercial lending and secured transactions
Strategic counseling throughout all phases of the real estate lifecycle
While the firm's real estate litigators and transactional attorneys collaborate closely, this position is primarily focused on sophisticated transactional work.
What We're Looking For
Minimum 3 years of commercial real estate transactional experience
Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Experience with commercial acquisitions, financing, leasing, and development
Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
A self-starter who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
A desire to build long-term client relationships and grow within a respected practice
Why This Opportunity?
This firm has earned an outstanding reputation for investing in its attorneys and fostering long-term careers. With little to no turnover, attorneys enjoy a supportive, collegial culture where mentorship, professional development, and meaningful work are prioritized. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-profile projects that continue to shape communities throughout California while advancing your career within a stable and highly respected firm.
Compensation
$165,000-$210,000, depending on experience, plus a highly competitive benefits package.
If you're looking for a firm where you can develop your practice, work alongside exceptional attorneys, and build a lasting career, we'd love to hear from you. All inquiries will be handled with the strictest confidentiality.
