Real Estate Associate

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Join an expanding real estate practice and take on transactional work across the full life of a deal. The work centers on preparing and negotiating legal documents, coordinating with colleagues and support staff, and keeping several client matters moving on time.

What you'll do

• Prepare, review and revise property transaction documents, such as sale contracts and lending paperwork.
• Coordinate with senior attorneys and paralegals so each transaction stays on schedule.
• Balance numerous client matters and competing deadlines at once.
• Communicate regularly and directly with clients as deals progress.

What we're looking for

• Hands-on background in real estate transactions, including sale contracts, lending documents and joint venture or capital markets agreements.
• Proven ability to lead a transaction from opening to close, working alongside partners, support staff and clients.
• Skill in drafting and negotiating purchase contracts and financing documents.
• Familiarity with joint venture operating agreements, preferred equity and syndication materials.
• A law degree and current membership in the California bar.
• Strong organizational skills for juggling overlapping deal timelines.
• Clear, confident communication with clients and comfort with frequent contact.
• Based in Los Angeles or willing to relocate there.
• Comfortable meeting an annual billable hour target of 1,800 hours.

Bonus points

• Prior work at a smaller or mid-sized law firm with hands-on client exposure.
• Earlier real estate experience at a large national law firm.

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 225,000 to 275,000 per year

Location and work model

• Los Angeles, CA, United States
• Hybrid
• Full-time