Real Estate Associate

Pay: $180000.00 - $200000.00 per year

WHY THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY

• Join a nationally recognized mid-sized law firm with nearly 50 years of focused experience at the intersection of business and government and a reputation for outperforming larger competitors on quality and outcomes
• Work on genuinely complex high-value real estate transactions from one of the nations largest agricultural land purchases to multi-block urban transit-oriented developments no routine work here
• Collaborate directly with experienced partners in a small well-regarded real estate group where your contributions are visible and your development is prioritized
• 1700-hour annual billable requirement (including up to 100 hours of pro bono or business development) a realistic target that supports work/life balance without sacrificing career growth
• Generous bonus structure for attorneys who exceed the target
• Flexible scheduling within a hybrid model 3 days/week or 12 days/month in-office with autonomy over how you structure your time
• Competitive compensation plus a comprehensive benefits package: medical dental vision 401(k) profit-sharing paid time off paid holidays parental leave life and disability insurance EAP resources and professional development support
• Regular feedback training opportunities and a firm culture built on mutual respect and genuine investment in its people

Location: This role is ideally based in our Seattle office with openings also available in our Bay Area Houston and Washington DC offices. We operate on a hybrid schedule primarily in-office with flexibility built in in a professional environment where collaboration and accountability go hand in hand.

Note: Candidates must be a licensed attorney with 3 years of direct experience in commercial real estate transactions including drafting and negotiating acquisition disposition leasing and/or financing documents. Active bar admission or eligibility to waive into the relevant jurisdiction is required.

ABOUT US

We are a nationally recognized law firm with nearly 50 years of focused experience helping clients navigate the complex intersection of business and government. Our collaborative team of attorneys and policy professionals provides legal counsel regulatory compliance guidance legislative and policy advocacy and transactional support across the energy environment natural resources and real estate sectors. With more than 100 professionals across offices in Washington DC; Seattle; the Bay Area; Houston; and Baton Rouge weve built a reputation for delivering sophisticated high-quality results even in difficult situations. Client service and value are our endgame. Confidential Employer.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Draft and negotiate transactional documents for acquisitions dispositions leasing easements licenses and financing matters across a wide range of asset types and industries
• Lead due diligence review title and survey and coordinate closings to ensure all workstreams are completed accurately and on time
• Proactively identify legal and business issues analyze risk in context and propose practical well-reasoned solutions
• Advance transactions independently with minimal oversight exercising sound judgment and an ownership mindset
• Collaborate directly with partners and clients providing responsive business-minded counsel on complex matters
• Manage multiple concurrent workstreams with close attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy under deadline

QUALIFICATIONS

• JD or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar admission or eligibility to waive into the jurisdiction of the relevant office
• 3 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions
• Experience representing buyers sellers and/or developers in property acquisition disposition leasing or financing
• Experience coordinating due diligence including title and survey review
• Demonstrated ability to manage closings coordinate workstreams and drive matters forward independently
• Strong drafting research and written communication skills
• Excellent oral communication skills and ability to interact clearly and directly with clients and colleagues
• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy

WHY YOU WILL LOVE WORKING HERE

Our real estate team is small collegial and widely respected for handling sophisticated work that most attorneys only read about. You wont be lost in a bureaucracy youll be known supported and rewarded. The firm has built something rare: a high-performance culture that genuinely values balance invests in feedback and development and trusts its attorneys to manage their own time. Our people take pride in thoughtful high-quality work and the firm takes pride in taking care of them.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: WA bar license. 3 yrs of transactional real estate experience (acquisitions dispositions leasing and/or financing)

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate: 3

• Additional context: Relocation- yes. Packages - unsure

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 3 to 4 years experience: $180000

• 5 years experience: $185000 to $200000

• Bonus: Performance-based bonus for attorneys exceeding 1700 billable hours

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Van Ness Feldman is a nationally recognized mid-sized law firm (100 professionals) specializing in energy environment natural resources and real estate law and policy. Their small but well-regarded real estate group handles sophisticated transactional work acquisitions dispositions leasing financing and development for an impressive roster of clients including utilities universities transit authorities and municipalities. Theyre seeking a 3 year transactional real estate attorney to join as an associate primarily in Seattle but open to Bay Area Houston or DC.

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