Transactional Attorney, Real Estate

Career Consulting Partners

Senior Attorney handling sophisticated deal work with a focus on business and real estate law. Collaborating with managing partners in an expanding law firm in Manhattan Beach, CA.

Posted 7/15/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $150,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and governance documents, with a strong command of California contract and business law. Proven ability to manage complex real estate transactions and provide strategic advice on risk mitigation and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Active California Bar Membership5+ Years Corporate Transactions ExperienceReal Estate Transaction ExpertiseDrafting And Negotiation SkillsDue Diligence Management

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Hard Skills

Contract DraftingContract NegotiationReal Estate InstrumentsCommercial LeasesBuy-Sell AgreementsAsset Purchase TransactionsDue DiligenceRisk MitigationCompliance AdvisoryGovernance Document Preparation

Soft Skills

CollaborationComposure Under PressureClient Service Orientation

Certifications & Qualifications

California Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Corporate LawReal Estate LawTrust And Estate TransactionsEntity FormationAsset Purchase AgreementsPromissory Notes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, corporate resolutions, and governance documents
Handle complex real estate instruments, commercial leases, buy-sell agreements, and deeds
Lead entity formations, dissolutions, and asset purchase transactions
Run due diligence on corporate and real estate deals, including asset purchase agreements and promissory notes
Advise clients directly on risk mitigation, compliance, and deal structure
Partner with managing partners on the firm's most sophisticated transactional matters
Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to deliver a consistently high standard of client service

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active California Bar membership in good standing
5+ years handling corporate, real estate, or trust and estate transactions
Sharp command of California contract and business law
A drafting and negotiation style that clients trust and opposing counsel respect
The composure to manage multiple closings under deadline pressure
A collaborative streak; you want to help build something with a team, not just clock in

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
401k
PTO
Sick Leave