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Posted July 30, 2026

Real Estate Associate Attorney(Midlevel) - San Diego

Direct Counsel
San Diego, CA, US Full Time
260000USD - 310000USD per year

Job Description

Job Description
Real Estate Associate Attorney – Midlevel

Direct Counsel is representing an AmLaw 50 firm seeking a Midlevel Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its San Diego office. This partnership-track opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 3–4 years of commercial real estate transactional experience.

Responsibilities
  • Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, commercial leases, and other real estate transaction documents
  • Conduct and review title due diligence, including resolving title issues
  • Manage transaction closings and coordinate with clients, attorneys, and outside parties
  • Support acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and other complex commercial real estate transactions
  • Collaborate with experienced attorneys on sophisticated real estate matters
Qualifications
  • 3–4 years of commercial real estate transactional experience
  • Strong drafting, negotiation, and due diligence skills
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and project management abilities
  • Team-oriented with a commitment to client service and professional growth
  • Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
  • Active California Bar membership in good standing
Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary Range: $260,000 – $310,000 annually, depending on experience
  • Partnership-track opportunity
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity to work with a nationally recognized Real Estate, Energy, Land Use & Environmental practice

This is an excellent opportunity for a real estate attorney to join a leading AmLaw 50 firm and build a long-term career handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.

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