Partner - Legal - Real Estate

Transactional Real Estate Attorney | Sophisticated Work | Lifestyle Firm | Hybrid (2–3 Days In-Office) | Santa Monica/Westwood | Up to $500K

? Highlights:

• Representing high-net-worth family offices and institutional clients in large-scale real estate transactions.

• Work includes joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and finance—with real estate as the core asset.

• Firm remains busy despite market shifts, with clients in resilient asset classes (e.g., hospitality, industrial, renewable energy).

• Opportunity to invest and participate in deals—unique entrepreneurial culture.

• Flexible, lifestyle-oriented boutique setting—avoids red tape and bureaucracy.

• Associates bill less than partners—work is readily available and high-value.

• Join a casual, collegial team with a strong culture and great amenities.

?? ? Your Role: Mid–Senior Level Real Estate Associate Attorney

• Take immediate ownership of complex real estate transactions.

• Collaborate on sophisticated deals with institutional and private equity-backed clients.

• Handle purchase/sale agreements, leasing, finance, and JV structuring.

• Serve as outside general counsel to luxury hospitality brands.

? Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive salary of $450K–$500K (10th-year experience), maybe more for an exceptional candidate

• Billable expectations: 1750–1850 hours (Associates); 1500–1700 (Seniors).

• Bonus: Discretionary—based on individual and firm performance.

• Benefits: Full healthcare, 401(k) with firm match

? Location:

• Santa Monica / Westwood (Hybrid: 2–3 days per week in office)

? Requirements:

• 7–10 years of transactional real estate experience (ideally big firm trained).

• Experience with joint ventures, leasing, and financing strongly preferred.

• No history of frequent moves (no more than 4–5 firms in the past decade).

• Work independently—no training bandwidth, so strong prior experience is essential.

? Apply now to join a growing firm offering autonomy, respect, and top-tier transactional work without the grind of Big Law.

For a confidential conversation, please email me your resume to waisanlee@wearerevolution.co