Real Estate Associate

  • Location: Los Angeles
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52491

A highly regarded midsize law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its Los Angeles office.

This role offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated and high-profile real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, complex commercial leasing, joint ventures, development projects, and real estate finance matters. The position provides significant hands-on experience and early responsibility within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

The ideal candidate will have 4–7 years of substantive real estate experience, including drafting and negotiating commercial purchase and sale agreements and leases, managing diligence, reviewing title and survey materials, and coordinating closings. 

This opportunity offers a clear path for professional growth, including meaningful client exposure, mentorship, and business development support within a collegial and merit-based culture. The target base salary range for this position is $225,000 to $275,000.

If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.

Commercial Litigation Associate

  • Location: Los Angeles, Minnesota
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52472

A national law firm is seeking a litigation associate to join its Los Angeles office. The role involves working on complex disputes in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, with responsibilities including drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, managing discovery and fact development, and contributing to overall case strategy. Associates will have the opportunity to support matters through all stages, including depositions and trial.

Qualified candidates will have 3-8 years of litigation experience, strong writing and analytical skills, and the ability to handle substantive responsibilities independently. Experience with complex commercial disputes is preferred, with real estate exposure considered a plus. Active California bar admission is required.

The firm offers a competitive base salary with bonus potential, along with a comprehensive benefits package and paid time off.

If you would like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com. 

Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Senior Associate

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52369

SkyWater Search Partners is assisting I’m assisting a top-tier, nationally recognized law firm that is seeking a Senior Associate to join its California-based Technology Companies / Emerging Companies practice.

This role is focused on representing high-growth startups and leading venture capital investors across the full company lifecycle. Ideal candidates will have 6+ years of experience in:

  • Venture capital financings and private offerings
  • Company-side and investor-side transactions
  • General corporate counseling for emerging technology companies

Base comp is between $350,000-440,000+ and offers generous market bonuses.

Please apply if interested – open to candidates who want to relocate to CA.

Litigation Associate

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #52317

A Los Angeles-based law firm is seeking a mid-level associate to join its Litigation Department. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of broad-based litigation experience, with a strong foundation in commercial litigation matters such as breach of contract, tortious interference, and breach of fiduciary duty.

This role offers significant hands-on experience, including arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and preparing cases for trial. Candidates should possess excellent research, analytical, and drafting skills, along with strong attention to detail and effective communication abilities. Additional experience in areas such as real estate, land use, trusts and estates, or intellectual property litigation is a plus.

A strong academic background and admission to the California Bar are required. The firm offers a competitive compensation package, with a base salary ranging from $250,000 to $325,000, depending on experience, along with performance-based bonuses and additional incentives for business development.

If you’d like to learn more, please apply or reach out to Lauren Swartout directly at lswartout@skywatersearch.com.

Commercial Lines Account Executive

  • Location: Los Angeles, California
  • Remote: Remote
  • Type: Direct Hire
  • Job #51922

SkyWater Search has partnered with a well-established insurance brokerage that is seeking a highly experienced Commercial Lines Account Executive to join their team. This role is responsible for managing client relationships, servicing multi-line commercial accounts, and supporting new business while upholding exceptional service standards.

This position is fully-remote, but does have monthly travel to the company office in California for team meetings

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