Real Estate Transactions Attorney- 3701809

AMS Staffing • Newport Beach, CA

18h • Hybrid

About The Position

AMS Staffing is partnering with an established boutique law firm in Newport Beach, California, to hire an experienced Real Estate Attorney for its commercial real estate transactional practice. The attorney will represent developers, owners, landlords, tenants, and investors in commercial real estate matters, including significant retail and shopping center transactions. The practice focuses primarily on commercial real estate closings, which account for approximately 75% of the work, and also includes leasing, contract review, and other transactional matters.

This is a permanent, full-time position with a hybrid work arrangement, subject to practice group approval. The annual salary is $160,000–$200,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits include 401(k) and profit-sharing benefits, subject to plan terms, and complimentary attorney parking. The firm offers a modern, technology-forward working environment with predominantly cloud-based systems and the opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions alongside experienced attorneys.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the California State Bar.
• 3–10 years of experience.
• Meaningful experience handling commercial real estate transactions, particularly acquisitions, dispositions, and closings.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases, lease renewals, and purchase and sale agreements.
• Strong understanding of commercial real estate due diligence and closing procedures.
• Ability to independently manage transactions and communicate effectively with clients and counterparties.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience representing commercial developers, investors, landlords, or property owners is highly desirable.
• Shopping center, retail, office, or industrial real estate experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support commercial real estate transactions, with approximately 75% of the practice focused on closings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial real estate purchase and sale agreements and related transaction documents.
• Handle commercial leasing matters, including lease drafting, negotiations, amendments, and renewals.
• Conduct transactional due diligence, including reviewing title matters, property documentation, and closing requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, opposing counsel, lenders, title companies, and other transaction participants to facilitate timely closings.
• Review and negotiate commercial contracts and related agreements.
• Advise clients on legal issues arising throughout the acquisition, disposition, and leasing process.
• Collaborate with attorneys across the firm's transactional and litigation practices when necessary.

Benefits

• 401(k) benefits, subject to plan terms.
• Profit-sharing benefits, subject to plan terms.
• Complimentary attorney parking.
• Hybrid work arrangement with flexibility, subject to practice group approval.
• Modern, technology-forward working environment with predominantly cloud-based systems.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions alongside experienced attorneys.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree