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Associate Attorney, Real Estate Transactions | Market Compensation | Los Angeles

We Are Legal Revolution, Santa Monica, CA, United States


This role is for a senior real estate transactional attorney looking to

step out of large-firm rigidity

without giving up sophisticated work.

The practice handles complex, high-value transactions for institutional clients and private equity–backed platforms, but operates with the flexibility and culture of a tight-knit team.

The position is based in

Westwood / Santa Monica

with a

hybrid schedule of 2–3 days in the office .

The work includes Complex commercial real estate transactions Institutional and private equity–backed matters Development, acquisitions, dispositions, and financing Work for high-net-worth and family office clients Direct responsibility for matters from start to finish

Why this role stands out Sophisticated deal work without BigLaw bureaucracy Small, entrepreneurial team where senior attorneys have real visibility Hybrid schedule that supports a sustainable lifestyle Collegial, professional culture with no internal politics Opportunity to have a meaningful impact in a growing practice

Ideal background 7–10 years of transactional real estate experience Experience from a large California firm or similarly sophisticated platform Proven ability to handle complex transactions independently Active California Bar admission Interest in a long-term role at a smaller, high-quality firm

This role is well-suited for experienced real estate attorneys who want

top-tier work, autonomy, and a lifestyle upgrade , all on a single, focused platform.

If this is worth a confidential conversation, feel free to message me directly or apply here.