Mid- to Senior-Level Real Estate Associate position available in either Century City or San Francisco.
Requires a minimum of 3 years of transactional real estate experience; large law firm background is preferred, though boutique firm experience is also considered.
Primary focus areas include acquisitions, dispositions, real estate development, land use, zoning, and commercial leasing.
Familiarity with real estate financing is a beneficial skill.
Essential skills include excellent oral communication and research capabilities, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to efficiently manage small-to-mid sized matters or components of larger cases, and work effectively within a team.
An active California Bar license is required.
The anticipated annual salary range for this role is $235,000 - $390,000, with actual pay varying based on factors like location and experience.
The benefits package includes a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with paid family leave, sick time, and vacation.
Additional benefits such as tuition assistance, back-up child care, and pet insurance are also offered.

June 1, 2026

Multiple Locations (Century City, San Francisco) - Real Estate Associate (Mid-To-Senior-Level)

Real EstateDevelopmentFinanceLand UseLeasingP&SZoning

Reed Smith LLPLos Angeles, San Francisco

Practice area

Real Estate · Development · Finance · Land Use · Leasing · P&S · Zoning

PQE

3-8 years

Locations

Los Angeles, California | San Francisco, California

Salary

$235,000 - $390,000

Employment type

Full-time

Overview

Mid- to Senior-Level Real Estate Associate position available in either Century City or San Francisco.
Requires a minimum of 3 years of transactional real estate experience; large law firm background is preferred, though boutique firm experience is also considered.
Primary focus areas include acquisitions, dispositions, real estate development, land use, zoning, and commercial leasing.
Familiarity with real estate financing is a beneficial skill.
Essential skills include excellent oral communication and research capabilities, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to efficiently manage small-to-mid sized matters or components of larger cases, and work effectively within a team.
An active California Bar license is required.
The anticipated annual salary range for this role is $235,000 - $390,000, with actual pay varying based on factors like location and experience.
The benefits package includes a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with paid family leave, sick time, and vacation.
Additional benefits such as tuition assistance, back-up child care, and pet insurance are also offered.

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Last updated: June 4, 2026