Job Description

Real Estate Transactions Attorney | Santa Barbara, CA

A well-established Santa Barbara law firm is seeking a Real Estate Transactions Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join its growing practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated business and real estate transactions while enjoying a collaborative culture, excellent work-life balance, and long-term career growth.

The firm is known for its collegial attorneys, supportive environment, and commitment to providing high-quality legal services to businesses, developers, property owners, and public entities throughout California.

What You'll Do

• Handle a broad range of commercial real estate and business transactions
• Draft and negotiate commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, easements, and related transactional documents
• Advise clients on business entity matters, contracts, and real estate acquisitions and dispositions
• Provide counsel to public entity clients on a variety of legal matters (experience is a plus but not required)
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to deliver practical, business-oriented solutions
• Attorneys with an interest in business or real estate litigation will have the opportunity to gain exposure to those matters, though litigation experience is not required

What We're Looking For

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active California Bar admission
• 3+ years of business and/or commercial real estate transactional experience
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases and transactional documents
• Strong drafting, analytical, and client communication skills
• Collaborative attorney seeking a long-term opportunity

Why Join

• Competitive compensation with a strong performance-based bonus structure
• Hybrid work schedule
• 1,400 annual billable hour expectation, promoting an excellent work-life balance
• Collegial, team-oriented attorneys who value mentorship and collaboration
• Sophisticated transactional practice with opportunities for continued professional growth
• Optional exposure to business and real estate litigation for attorneys interested in expanding their practice

If you're looking for a firm that combines sophisticated transactional work with a collaborative culture and exceptional quality of life, this opportunity is worth exploring.

For confidential consideration, contact: Kaelan.Dea@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.