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Senior Real Estate Attorney, Joint Ventures & Transactions


Job Location:

Walnut, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 20 October 2026 (3 days ago)
Application Deadline: 17 January 2027
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About the Role

Join a mid-size California real estate law firm as a senior transactional attorney leading complex joint venture acquisition development and financing matters. The role offers direct client engagement significant deal ownership and opportunities to build a practice alongside partners.

What Youll Do
  • Draft and negotiate complex joint venture and operating agreements.
  • Lead real estate transactions from start to finish including acquisitions development financing and entity structuring.
  • Work directly with clients and counterparties to advance sophisticated commercial real estate deals.
  • Collaborate with partners on business development planning and practice growth.
What Were Looking For
  • 7 to 12 years of transactional real estate experience with a focus on joint ventures and acquisitions.
  • Experience leading or co-leading complex transactions with direct client contact and counterparty negotiations.
  • Background in commercial real estate acquisitions development and financing including purchase agreements letters of intent and construction or permanent loans.
  • Active California State Bar license and a J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Experience at a well-regarded established law firm and interest in business development and practice building.
  • Familiarity with Westlaw LexisNexis Microsoft Office and document management systems.
Compensation & Benefits

Base salary range: $275000 to $350000 annually. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Hybrid role based in Walnut Creek California with required in-office attendance in San Francisco on Wednesdays and flexibility for additional office days.