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Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search

Real Estate Attorney

Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Ascension Global Staffing and Executive Search is seeking a Real Estate Attorney for our global law firm's San Francisco office. We currently seek a junior or mid-level associate to join our client's Real Estate team in California. Ideal candidates will have 3 – 5 years' experience and practical, as well as technical, knowledge of California real estate law. Annual compensation commensurate with experience and ranging from $190,000 to $245,000.

Our client advises and assists both domestic and international investors in a wide range of real estate transactions throughout and beyond California, working alongside their partners and colleagues in the United States, Europe, and Asia to provide seamless technical and practical real estate law advice. More often than not, clients are family offices and high net worth individuals rather than strictly institutional. For that reason, the transactions and issues for which they are engaged are very diverse. Clients are of diverse nationalities and cultural orientation.

The Essentials

Minimum 3-5 years of experience practicing in a California law firm's Real Estate groupAdmitted and in good standing with the California BarExcellent written and verbal communication skillsResponsivenessEffective team player – able to work effectively with colleagues in a vibrant, friendly environmentGrowth mindset and desire to learn (we may recommend some course work in the early stages of employment)Strong academic credentials

Key Skills & Experience

Ability to handle key aspects of complex commercial and residential purchases and sales (e.g. title and survey review, the transaction process, communications with counsel, escrow and principals)Experience with finance, commercial leasing (office, retail, industrial, ground leasing and agricultural), conveyancing, entitlements/subdivisions and structuring, and drafting to form and advise complex ownership vehiclesGeneral knowledge of real estate taxation issuesRelational ability to work directly with senior attorneys and clients as a substantive providerExposure to complex real estate transactions, including some with sole responsibilityInternational and cross-border experience working in multiple time zonesStrong project management ability; ability to balance a large number of competing prioritiesInternational mindset, entrepreneurial spirit, inspired by innovation and technology

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