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We are seeking an associate with 3-5 years of land use experience to join our Real Estate/Land Use practice group. Our projects range from conversions or rehabilitation of existing—and sometimes historic—buildings to new large-scale developments including sports stadiums, medical campuses, renewable energy projects, office towers, multifamily housing, and retail facilities. The ideal candidate will have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, exceptional writing and research skills, an enthusiasm for land use law, and a commitment to delivering quality work product in a highly collaborative environment. Successful candidates will also possess strong problem solving and interpersonal skills. Our firm’s deepest roots are in real estate and land use law, and the individual attorneys in our practice are the most skilled, experienced, and innovative in the field. We invite qualified candidates who are interested in joining our growing Land Use practice group to submit a cover letter, resume and law school transcript. Active members of the California State Bar preferred; will consider members of other state bars depending on circumstances.

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With a reputation as the “go to” firm in California for both high-profile projects as well as nuts-and-bolts real estate counsel. If you stop to look at the Bay Area’s most celebrated buildings and public spaces, there’s a good chance you’re seeing a project that we helped bring to life. Our firm’s deepest roots are in real estate law, and the individual attorneys in our practice are the most skilled, experienced, and innovative in the field. Collectively—and through collaboration with the firm’s other practices—we provide clients with valuable counsel on a full spectrum of real estate matters. We are seeking a highly qualified, associate with 5+ years of experience to join our Real Estate Practice group. Candidate must have substantial transactional experience in complex real estate transactions, including joint ventures, dispositions, development, financing and leasing of various real estate asset classes. Candidates applying for positions with us should have strong academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent verbal and written communications skills. . We invite qualified candidates who are interested in joining our growing Real Estate practice group to submit a cover letter, resume and law school transcript. Active members of the California State Bar preferred; will consider members of other state bars depending on circumstances.

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Seeking a mid-level real estate associate for our West Coast Real Estate Investment, Finance and Development practice in our San Francisco office. Responsibilities: Represent clients in real estate acquisitions, financings and leasing transactions. Qualifications: The ideal candidate is a member of the California Bar with 2 to 5 years of experience in real estate acquisitions, financings and leasing transactions, with a demonstrated ability to provide efficient legal services both independently and as part of a team. Candidates for this position should be willing to quickly integrate into our robust national real estate practice, committed to providing the highest quality of client services in support of a broad range of complicated transactions, and dedicated to professional development consistent with this partnership track position. Solid academic credentials, strong critical reasoning skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts are required.

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Seeking Paralegal to assist attorneys and practice group in various types of legal matters and provide assistance in preparing legal documents; research and compile data; prepare drafts of documents; maintain responsibility for files, calendars and meetings, etc. Key Responsibilities Include: Gather, organize, summarize and index documents from various sources, Attendance at and participation in meetings and/or closings, Preparation of documents and correspondence, Special projects and additional duties as assigned. Qualifications: Entry level or 1-3 years experience in related area. Land Use planner/experience required. Litigation skills a plus. Paralegal certificate not necessary, but paralegal experience/training required. Organizational skills to work independently and meet deadlines in an atmosphere of frequent interruptions. Organizational skills to maintain daily accounting of time records and input timesheets into the system directly. Communication skills to interact with all levels of internal staff, attorneys and management and external clients of the firm. Analytical and critical thinking skills sufficient to make decisions regarding daily work. Time management skills to handle multiple tasks efficiently and accurately. Minimum Education: Bachelors Degree, Paralegal Certification a plus. The firm is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, protected veteran or any other protected class.

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The San Francisco office of this AM20 firm is seeking a Counsel-level Real Estate lawyer with substantial experience representing institutional investors, owners, lenders and developers in acquisition, disposition and related transactional matters and in secured, mezzanine and structured loan transactions. Experience with joint ventures, including foreign and tax structuring, is a plus.

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PPP 1702000 | Revenue 1389000000 | Total Attorney 1804 | Partners 410 | Counsel 128 | Associates 435 | Partner:Associate 1:1.1 | M:F Ratio 1.9:1 | Real Estate 83

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Seeking attorney with 3-5 years experience in Commercial Real Estate and Corporate Transactional work

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Our ideal candidate would have a minimum of 5 years of experience, excellent writing and communication skills, strong academic credentials, a desire to work on land use matters both locally and statewide and a collegial attitude. Knowledge of CEQA is key, experience with Planning and Zoning Laws, Municipal Law, Administrative Law, and the Subdivision Map Act is highly desirable. Litigation background is also desirable.

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With over 50 years of experience, clients have relied on this firm's legal expertise to help them buy, sell, develop, finance and restructure real estate assets. Our vast experience includes sophisticated equity and debt investment transactions, private and public fund raising, real estate M+A, and large-scale development. We are consistently recognized as a leading firm in the real estate industry and we were most recently ranked Commercial Property Executive’s Leading Real Estate Law Firm and Law360’s Real Estate Group of the Year. Our global presence and our seasoned lawyers have fortified this firm as a market and thought leader in the real estate sector. Seeeking a highly qualified, experienced junior/mid-level associate to join our Real Estate Industry group. Candidate must have substantial experience in complex real estate transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, development and financing of various real estate asset classes, including, office, multi-family, industrial, retail and hospitality and leisure properties. Experience with hotel management agreements and hotel franchise agreements is desired but not required. Candidates applying for associate positions should have outstanding academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent written and verbal communication skills. CA bar admission (or eligibility to obtain admission promptly) required. Consistent with the SF Fair Chance Ordinance, an arrest and conviction record will not automatically disqualify a qualified applicant from consideration.

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PPP 1261000 | Revenue 1174973000 | Total Attorney 1806 | Partners 473 | Counsel 136 | Associates 475 | Partner:Associate 1:1 | M:F Ratio 1.7:1 | Real Estate 71

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Farella Braun + Martel is currently looking for a junior to mid-level Real Estate Associate. While transactional real estate experience is preferred, attorneys with other experience and a keen interest in pursuing a career in real estate law are encouraged to apply. The role will involve work on acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, financing, joint ventures, development and construction.

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San Francisco office is seeking transactional real estate associate with solid experience in one or more of the following areas: lending, mortgage/mezzanine debt, joint-venture equity work and/or acquisitions and dispositions. The successful candidate must have the ability to run substantive portions of transactions and good client relation skills. We would also consider trained junior level finance/corporate lawyers with relevant joint venture and acquisition experience who want transition into real estate work.

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One of California’s leading mid-sized law firms offers an extensive complement of legal services relating to real estate, business, land use, finance, workouts, litigation, and bankruptcy and creditor’s rights. Our clients range from Fortune 500 multinational corporations, to medium and small companies, partnerships, and individuals. We are seeking a Real Estate Transactional Associate Attorney with 3 to 6 years of experience to handle a wide range of commercial real estate and general business matters. Industrial, office and retail leasing experience or experience negotiating construction and design professional contracts a major plus. Responsibilities include: Drafting transactional documents Real estate due diligence Coordinating real estate closings Title review Business entity formation work Assisting with land use matters Candidate with excellent academic credentials, who has been admitted to the California Bar required. Please submit cover letter, resume, and law school transcript.

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Clark Hill is in need of a paralegal with at least 3 years of experience for its real estate practice group in San Francisco. This paralegal will be responsible for document and file management, review of documents, preparation of chronologies, providing litigation support to attorneys for depositions and trial, and assisting with drafting discovery and responses. Candidates must have experience supporting a busy litigation practice. Real estate experience is a plus. Qualified candidates should possess excellent computer skills, a high-level attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, excellent written and oral communication skills, and an ability to stay organized and multi-task in a fast-paced environment. ​Th firm will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

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Seeking an attorney with 6+ years of experience, a strong academic record from an ABA-accredited law school, and excellent advocacy, analytical and writing skills. For this position, experience in real estate litigation is preferred. Successful candidates must be detail-oriented and should possess a solid work ethic. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are also required. All candidates must be currently licensed to practice law in the State of California. Click here to apply We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner consistent with applicable laws.

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Seeking a real estate associate with at least 1-4 years’ experience in real estate transactions, joint venture investment structures and/or real estate finance. Lender representation and assisting foreign investors with in-bound US real estate investments are a plus. CA bar membership required. Superior academic credentials, excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills required.

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PPP 1702000 | Revenue 1389000000 | Total Attorney 1804 | Partners 410 | Counsel 128 | Associates 435 | Partner:Associate 1:1.1 | M:F Ratio 1.9:1 | Real Estate 83

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Top California firm for both high-profile projects as well as nuts-and-bolts real estate counsel. Firm has deep roots in real estate law, and the individual attorneys in practice are the most skilled, experienced, and innovative in the field. Collectively—and through collaboration with the firm’s other practices—firm provides clients with valuable counsel on a full spectrum of real estate matters. Seeking a highly qualified, associate with 3-5 years of experience to join Real Estate Practice group. Candidate must have substantial transactional experience in complex real estate transactions, including joint ventures, dispositions, development, financing and leasing of various real estate asset classes. Candidates applying for positions should have strong academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent verbal and written communications skills.

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Candidate should have three to six years (classes 2013-2016) of commercial real estate experience, including acquisitions and dispositions, joint ventures, purchase & sale and leasing of commercial real properties. Large law firm background preferred; experience in real estate finance and development a plus, but not required.

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Real Estate practice group is seeking an Associate to join the team in the firm San Francisco office. Associates with 3-4 years of experience at a comparable law firm who have worked on a broad range of real estate transactions for sophisticated clients are especially encouraged to apply. Ideal candidates will have experience reviewing title, documenting, negotiating and closing real estate secured loans, leases, acquisitions and dispositions. All candidates must have a JD or the equivalent and have demonstrated high academic achievement from a nationally recognized law school, have the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, have superior writing skills and have a high level of attention to detail.

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PPP 3254000 | Revenue 1220007000 | Total Attorney 931 | Partners 241 | Counsel 84 | Associates 378 | Partner:Associate 1:1.6 | M:F Ratio 1.9:1 | Real Estate 78

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Banking, Finance & Securities Associate (Real Estate Finance) The San Francisco office of Jones Day has an immediate need for a lender-side real estate finance associate. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years of experience representing balance sheet lenders in complex syndicated and non-syndicated real estate secured lending transactions. Superior academic credentials required. This is an excellent opportunity for an associate desiring substantial client interaction, significant responsibility and a team oriented approach. To be considered, please provide a cover letter, resume and law school transcript.

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PPP 1093000 | Revenue 2057000000 | Total Attorney 2487 | Partners 621 | Counsel 146 | Associates 862 | Partner:Associate 1:1.4 | M:F Ratio 1.5:1 | Real Estate 61

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Established firm is seeking one or more lateral transactional partners with wine industry experience, whether that experience is focused on transactional matters and land use and/or estates and trusts. The firm's wine industry practice emphasizes all of these areas and all are a part of the firm full service offering. A commitment to the wine industry and a desire to be a part of a growing team is more important to us than a particular legal skill set. While the firm wine industry practice is centered in the firm's St. Helena office, an appropriate candidate could be a primary resident of either of the firm offices, but would be expected to spend significant time in both locations.

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Top AmLaw 100 national law firm with a robust and growing real estate finance practice, is seeking an associate for its Real Estate Finance Practice Group in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Phoenix and Denver. Interested candidates must possess a high level of academic achievement, solid law firm experience and superb writing and communication skills. The ideal candidates will possess 2+ years of broad real estate finance experience. Associates will gain experience handling a wide variety of commercial real estate finance transactions with a strong emphasis on loan origination and loan servicing. Associates will benefit from immediate client contact in a dynamic practice group as a part of a collaborative firm and learning environment. This AM100 firm is particularly interested in those candidates who have the ambition, drive and team-orientation to help grow the firm's national practice in real estate finance. The firm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package with challenging work in a collegial work environment. Relocation support is available for highly qualified candidates. Qualified applicants should submit cover letter, resume and law school transcript.

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PPP 896000 | Revenue 512913000 | Total Attorney 748 | Partners 334 | Counsel 83 | Associates 287 | Partner:Associate 1.2:1 | M:F Ratio 1.4:1 | Real Estate 89

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The Real Estate Practice Group of AM100 firm seeks to hire an Associate with 2-5 years of real estate law experience to work in the Philadelphia or San Francisco office. This firm is seeking candidates with solid background in commercial real estate/finance. If located in the Philadelphia office, the candidate must be admitted to the Pennsylvania bar. If located in the San Francisco office, the candidate must be admitted to the California bar. The successful candidate also will have excellent writing skills, superior academics from a top law school, the ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently, and produce top quality work with minimal supervision.

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PPP 603000 | Revenue 447500000 | Total Attorney 929 | Partners 452 | Counsel 98 | Associates 369 | Partner:Associate 1.2:1 | M:F Ratio 1.2:1 | Real Estate 2

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The San Francisco office i of an established firm is seeking a 2014-2016 Associate for the Real Estate Department. Prior transactional experience is required, including but not limited to leasing, acquisitions, dispositions, purchase and sale, joint ventures. Outstanding academic credentials and law firm experience are required. Admission to the California Bar strongly preferred. This firm is an Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Employer. F/M/Disability/Vet. /VEVRAA Federal Contractor and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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PPP 2463000 | Revenue 1198625000 | Total Attorney 1232 | Partners 362 | Counsel 106 | Associates 532 | Partner:Associate 1:1.5 | M:F Ratio 1.6:1 | Real Estate 84

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