Real Estate (Leasing) Transactions & Finance Associate- Los Angeles
Direct CounselLos Angeles, California, United States • San Francisco, California, United States • Sacramento, California, United States • California, United States • Chicago, Illinois, United States
Posted February 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Direct Counsel is a full-service legal staffing and recruiting firm that specializes in both temporary and permanent placements across the United States. Leveraging deep local market knowledge, the company excels at sourcing, retaining, and deploying top-tier attorneys, paralegals, legal secretaries, and administrative professionals on short-term, long-term, and direct-hire engagements. Its comprehensive suite of services—including specialized searches, talent building, and legal assistance—ensures clients receive highly qualified legal talent tailored to their specific needs. Direct Counsel’s distinctive advantage lies in its proven ability to quickly match clients with the right professionals, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and legal team performance.
Job Description
Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Transactions & Finance Associate with 4–5 years of experience to join a nationally recognized real estate practice. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile leasing and real estate transactions for institutional clients, developers, and major corporate tenants.
Requirements
- Draft and negotiate complex commercial leases, with a focus on office leasing transactions
- Support acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and joint venture matters
- Prepare and negotiate purchase and sale agreements and loan documents
- Manage closing processes, including coordinating closing checklists and documentation
- Collaborate with attorneys and clients on sophisticated real estate transactions
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits