Real Estate Transactional Attorney
Job Duties
- Lead and manage all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisition, development, financing, leasing (landlord and tenant representation), and disposition.
- Perform and oversee sophisticated title and survey due diligence to identify and mitigate risks for clients.
- Advise on real estate-secured lending, mortgage loan originations, and modifications.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to property owners, developers, and investors, distilling complex legal issues into actionable business strategies.
- Work across practice groups (Tax, Litigation, Construction) to provide integrated solutions for multi-faceted projects.
Requirements
- Minimum of eight (8) years of transactional real estate experience in a law firm setting.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Must be a member in good standing of the California State Bar.
- Well-versed in commercial acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and disposition.
- Advanced proficiency in title and survey review and due diligence.
- Excellent communication skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a proactive, entrepreneurial mindset.
- Excellent legal writing skills for drafting legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
- Must be detail-oriented.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Ability to mentor and supervise associates and build strong relationships.
Qualifications
- A portable book of business is a plus, but not required for the Senior Counsel role.
Skills
- Knowledge of commercial real estate laws and regulations.
- Experience with real estate transactions, including acquisitions, developments, financings, leases, and dispositions.
- Proficiency in legal research and analysis.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
Benefits
- Total compensation for the Partner role is between $225,000 – $380,000 annually.
- Compensation includes both the base salary and additional compensation that can be earned above the base salary from working attorney fees and origination fees from business originated by the Partner.
- The annual base salary for the Senior Counsel position is $195,000 to $215,000.
- Depending on billable hours, total compensation can range up to $269,000 for those at the lower end of the salary range, or up to $296,000 at the higher end.
Pay
- Total compensation for the Partner role is between $225,000 – $380,000 annually.
- The annual base salary for the Senior Counsel position is $195,000 to $215,000.
- Depending on billable hours, total compensation can range up to $269,000 for those at the lower end of the salary range, or up to $296,000 at the higher end.
Schedule
- Not specified.
Benefits
- Not specified.
Company Information
Donahue Fitzgerald LLP is a full-service law firm with a legacy spanning over 140 years. We pride ourselves on being “real-world problem solvers,” offering the sophistication of a large firm with the agility and personal touch of a boutique practice. Our Real Estate practice group is a cornerstone of the firm, representing a diverse clientele in complex projects across the United States. We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Counsel or Partner-level candidate to join our Real Estate Practice Group in our Oakland office. This is an ideal role for an entrepreneurial practitioner who excels in a collaborative, intellectually challenging environment and is looking for a firm that values both high-level legal service and a healthy work-life balance. We provide a 1,610-hour annual requirement, including tiered bonus opportunities for Senior Counsel who exceed their goals.
About the Firm
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.