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Real Estate Associate

Lewis & Associates, Los Angeles, CA, United States


LEW I S & ASSOCIATES

is a leader in providing Legal and Administrative staffing services. We are a sole source staffing firm giving you convenient ways of working with us. We make every effort to ensure the highest degree of professionalism and integrity in the staffing process. We understand thedemanding role of recruiting to source the highest level of legal professionals while incorporating proven,innovative, and successful recruiting techniques.

Job Description Los Angeles office of a national law firm is seeking a real estate lawyer with at least four years of experience to support a thriving national multi-faceted real estate finance practice. The ideal candidate will have sophisticated real estate transactional experience (primarily financing, sales and acquisitions). Candidate will currently work in a major law firm, representing banks, insurance companies, private equity funds, and other institutional clients. Qualified candidates will have distinguished academic credentials.

Qualifications Duties:

Negotiate and draft transaction documents (letters of intent, purchase agreements, leases, loan agreements etc.)

Perform due diligence (including title and survey, land use permitting and contracts), including coordination of due diligence review by associates and paralegals

Conduct closings,including document preparation, signing, coordination of closing/post-closing activities

Adhere to a standard of ethics and maintain confidentiality of the firm and its clients

Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work effectively under pressure and with people at all levels, both inside and outside the Firm

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrated ability to use PC-based and on-line technology relevant to the job

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