Job Description

Job ID: 398889

Practice area:- Real Estate - Development/Dirt law,Real Estate - Leasing

4–7 Year Real Estate Development & Leasing Associate – AmLaw Firm | Los Angeles, CA

A top-tier Am Law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Associate to handle sophisticated commercial leasing and development matters in Los Angeles. Work with high-profile clients in fast-growing data center and energy sectors while advancing your career at a nationally recognized platform.

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for "Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality" two years in a row, "Top 25 For Female Partners" by The American Lawyer, and "Top 60 Firms For Diversity" by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.

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A highly regarded Am Law firm with a strong national presence is expanding its real estate practice in Los Angeles. This opportunity stands out for attorneys seeking exposure to complex commercial leasing and development work involving cutting-edge infrastructure projects, sophisticated institutional clients, and meaningful responsibility early on. The firm is known for investing in associate growth, maintaining high professional standards, and handling matters at the forefront of the real estate and energy markets.

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Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate complex commercial leases and related real estate agreements

• Handle transfer consents, lender subordination agreements, work letters, and SNDAs

• Advise on development issues involving power, water, and fiber-optic infrastructure

• Work on zoning, entitlements, and permitting processes for large-scale projects

• Collaborate directly with partners and clients on high-value real estate matters

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Qualifications

• 4–7 years of experience in commercial real estate leasing and development

• Am Law 100 firm experience required

• Experience with service level agreements and data center construction preferred

• Strong legal writing, analytical, and drafting skills

• Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently and within a team

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school

• Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly in the jurisdiction of the resident office location

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Culture & Firm Appeal

This Am Law firm is widely respected for its collaborative culture, commitment to diversity and inclusion, and consistent recognition across national legal rankings. The firm is known for providing associates with meaningful responsibility, direct client exposure, and mentorship from leaders in their fields. Attorneys benefit from working in an environment that values professional excellence while supporting long-term career development.

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Why This Role Is Unique

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated real estate matters tied to data centers and energy infrastructure

• Exposure to nationally significant clients and transactions

• Strong platform for attorneys seeking long-term growth within a top-tier law firm

• Ideal for associates looking to deepen expertise in complex development and leasing work

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