Job Description

Job ID: 349183

Practice area:- Real Estate - Commercial Transactions

Mid-Level Real Estate Attorney – Transactional Role with Strong Client Exposure | Sacramento, CA

A well-respected mid-sized firm in Sacramento is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney with a minimum of three years of experience in commercial real estate law. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team advising developers, financial institutions, investors, and contractors on sophisticated transactional matters in California’s active real estate market.

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A leading Sacramento-based firm is hiring a Real Estate Associate Attorney with at least 3 years of experience in commercial transactions. Work closely with top-tier clients on high-value deals and asset management strategies.

Talk about a bunch of happy lawyers!! These folks love their firm, and know they have a good thing going. This mid-sized Sacramento firm has excellent attorneys, practicing Bankruptcy, Workouts & Commercial Collection, Corporate, Securities & Financial Institutions, Disputes, Trials & Appeals, Estate Planning, Tax & Fiduciary Abuse, Intellectual Property, Labor and Employment, and Real Estate.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Handle commercial real estate transactions from project commencement through financing and development stages.

• Draft, negotiate, and review contracts, purchase agreements, leases, and other real estate documentation.

• Advise clients including developers, property managers, and investors on strategic asset management and legal structuring.

• Support litigators on real estate disputes, arbitration, and federal/state court proceedings.

• Assist clients with resolving disputes through mediation or negotiated settlements.

• Provide clear legal guidance on compliance, title, land use, and transactional risks.

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Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a real estate attorney focused on commercial transactions.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active California Bar membership.

• Strong knowledge of real estate finance, development law, and asset management.

• Proficiency in contract drafting and negotiation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects independently while collaborating with a team.

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Culture & Firm Appeal:

This Sacramento-based firm is known for its collegial culture, stability, and high associate satisfaction. Attorneys here enjoy meaningful client relationships, real collaboration across departments, and low turnover. With a strong bench in real estate, tax, IP, and commercial litigation, the firm offers a unique environment where mid-level attorneys thrive and grow their careers long term.

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Why This Role Is Unique:

• Direct client contact on high-profile real estate matters.

• Work with a team consistently praised for mentorship and camaraderie.

• Real opportunity for lateral attorneys from smaller firms to grow within a highly regarded mid-sized practice.

• This position rarely opens and offers excellent growth potential in California’s thriving capital city.

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