Job Description

Job ID: 381663

Practice area:- Real Estate - Commercial Transactions,Real Estate - Development/Dirt law,Real Estate - Leasing,Real Estate - Purchase and Sale (Commercial)

Keywords commercial lease, triple net lease, property purchase agreement, commercial development, real estate finance, title review

Senior Commercial Real Estate Attorney – Lead High-Value Transactions | Walnut Creek, CA

A well-established law firm in Walnut Creek, CA is seeking a Senior Commercial Real Estate Transactions Attorney with deep experience in acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development matters. This partner-track position is ideal for a seasoned attorney ready to lead sophisticated real estate deals and collaborate with top-tier clients across California.

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Work closely with experienced teams on complex commercial property matters in a collegial, client-driven firm environment. This opportunity is actively interviewing and rarely opens at this level.

This law firm is 130 years old and has offices in Oakland and Walnut Creek. It is one of the oldest law firms in California and has over 20 attorneys as part of the team. The firm’s practice areas include litigation, tax, business and corporate transactions, non-profit, real estate, estate and trusts, franchise, employment and intellectual property. The firm focuses its practice on high quality and cost-effective client service.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead due diligence for commercial real estate acquisitions, sales, and refinancing

• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, joint venture documents, and loan packages

• Advise clients on entitlements, land use, zoning, permitting, and environmental compliance

• Oversee closings, manage title and survey review, and coordinate with third-party vendors

• Serve as primary contact for clients and government agencies during transactions

• Mentor junior attorneys and manage paralegal support

• Track timelines, resolve legal risks, and ensure successful closings

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Qualifications:

• 15+ years of commercial real estate transaction experience

• Licensed and in good standing with the California State Bar

• Proven success managing multimillion-dollar property deals and complex closings

• Mastery in title matters, lease structuring, and land development issues

• Strong negotiation, drafting, and legal research capabilities

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to lead teams under deadline pressure

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Culture & Firm Appeal:

This historic California firm—one of the oldest in the state—prioritizes high-quality client service and has built a legacy of legal excellence. With over 20 attorneys across its East Bay offices, the firm offers a collaborative environment, community focus, and cross-disciplinary legal support across areas like litigation, tax, IP, and corporate law. Associates here benefit from mentorship, manageable workloads, and long-term career development.

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Why This Role Is Unique:

• Partner-track position at a firm with over a century of real estate law experience

• Lead high-value transactions across a variety of commercial asset classes

• Make an impact in a stable, respected legal environment with consistent client demand

• Great lateral opportunity for in-house counsel or boutique firm leaders

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• Apply now for a confidential discussion with a BCG Attorney Search recruiter

• Submit your resume to learn more about this prestigious role

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