Our client is seeking an attorney with 3–6 years of experience for its Los Angeles Investment Funds Group. This professional-track, non-partnership-track opportunity combines fund formation work with commercial real estate, real estate finance, and joint venture matters, giving the successful candidate a broad range of transactional work.
The Work
- Draft and negotiate fund organizational documents, supporting the formation and structuring of investment funds.
- Prepare and negotiate investor side letters and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues throughout the process.
- Handle documentation for commercial real estate purchases and sales, leasing arrangements, and real estate financings.
- Draft and negotiate joint venture agreements for real estate-related matters, applying sound business judgment and attention to detail.
- Contribute to secondaries transactions where relevant experience and matter needs align, while managing deadlines and competing priorities.
What You Bring
- 3–6 years of relevant legal experience in fund formation, commercial real estate, real estate finance, and/or joint ventures.
- Experience drafting and negotiating fund organizational documents and investor side letters.
- Experience with commercial real estate transaction documents, including purchase, sale, leasing, financing, and joint venture agreements.
- A JD and admission to practice in California, the state in which the position is based.
- Strong analytical and writing skills, attention to detail, business judgment, organization, and the ability to work collaboratively and independently.
- Direct, applicable experience at an AmLaw 100 law firm is preferred; experience with secondaries transactions is a plus.
Why Consider It
This professional-track role offers a non-partnership-track path within an Investment Funds Group and a varied mix of fund formation, investor negotiations, and commercial real estate transactions.
A hybrid work arrangement may be available, with the specific arrangement determined at hiring.
Compensation & Benefits
The stated salary range is $135,000–$300,000, depending on experience and qualifications, with medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k).
Confidentiality
This is a confidential opportunity. Contact Advocates Legal Recruiting to discuss the role and receive additional details about the client and team. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.