Transactional Real Estate Associate San Francisco Am Law 200 ranked

Job Description: Watts & Associates is working discreetly with a highly regarded Am Law 200 ranked national law firm seeking a 3rd to 6th year Transactional Real Estate Associate to join its San Francisco office on a hybrid basis.

This is a strong opportunity for a mid level real estate associate who enjoys sophisticated deal work and wants consistent responsibility within a busy transactional practice.

The firm offers a well established national platform with a collaborative, partner led environment and clear expectations around in office engagement, with a hybrid schedule that supports both teamwork and flexibility.

The Opportunity

You will support a transactional real estate practice handling commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, development related agreements, due diligence, and related project support for institutional and developer clients. Experience with mixed use or residential development and or hospitality work is helpful but not required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

The firm is seeking a 3rd to 6th year Transactional Real Estate Associate with:

3 to 6 years of transactional real estate experience gained at a reputable law firm
Admission to the California Bar and immediately transferable transactional drafting skills
Strong academic credentials, including a law school background consistent with a top 50 program or equivalent academic strength
A writing sample demonstrating competency in complex transactional drafting
Comfort working on a hybrid schedule with regular in office presence, currently targeted at three days per week

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

The role offers the chance to work on consistently sophisticated real estate transactions within an Am Law platform, with meaningful drafting responsibility and close partner interaction. The practice is structured for sustained deal flow and professional development, with clear billable expectations of 2000 hours and a pathway for long term progression, including partner track potential.

Compensation

Compensation is expected to be up to 310000, depending on experience and other relevant factors. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, and a 401(k).

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