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Location: San Francisco Bay Area, CA (Field-based/Remote) | Schedule: Full-time | Compensation: $100,000-$150,000 base salary plus uncapped commissions

Overview

A leading financial services company and premier provider of title insurance and real estate transaction services is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney to expand its presence across the San Francisco Bay Area. This is a high-impact, business-development-focused role for an attorney who thrives on relationship-building, enjoys autonomy, and wants to leverage legal credibility to drive commercial real estate transactions with law firms and lenders.

What you'll do

• Serve as a direct point of contact for clients regarding commercial real estate transactional matters
• Promote and sell national commercial real estate transaction services
• Conduct market research to compile targeted lead lists and execute structured outreach plans
• Develop and maintain a commercial client base by identifying and securing new business while strengthening existing client relationships
• Engage with law firm clients and real estate agents, brokers, and lenders through calls, in-person meetings, and virtual presentations
• Assess individual client needs and objectives to deliver tailored presentations
• Maintain strong visibility in the San Francisco Bay Area commercial real estate market by attending networking events and industry functions
• Collaborate with internal underwriting and escrow teams to deliver seamless client service

Required qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active member of the California Bar, in good standing
• 3–4 years of substantive experience
• Experience as a billing, originations, relationship attorney, or in a role requiring active client development
• Demonstrated business development or sales aptitude with a client-facing mindset
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate law, including federal and state title insurance regulations
• Experience with sales database systems (Salesforce or similar) and social media as tools to manage and expand client relationships
• High energy, persistence, and accountability for results
• Professional in all aspects (appearance, demeanor, presentation, etc.)
• Deep understanding of the sales cycle and a drive for achieving revenue targets
• Strong ability to adapt strategy to changing market conditions
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills with clients at all levels, in-person and virtually
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess complex real estate transactions
• Valid driver's license required for territory travel
• Strong credibility with attorney peers and senior decision-makers
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment
• Comfortable collaborating closely with underwriting and escrow professionals
• Excellent networking, communication, and follow-up skills
• Motivated by results, accountability, and uncapped earning potential

Preferred qualifications

• Commercial real estate or commercial lending experience strongly preferred
• Existing relationships within the legal or lending community are a plus
• Familiarity with the title insurance industry strongly preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Annual base salary of $100,000-$150,000, determined by job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements, and market factors
• Uncapped commissions paid monthly
• First-year commission guarantee
• Realistic path to exceeding $400,000 in total compensation within two years
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Top-tier medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and sick leave
• Additional perks

Why this role

This position offers substantial earning potential with uncapped commissions and a realistic path to exceeding $400,000 in total compensation within two years, along with the opportunity to build long-term client relationships in an underserved and highly competitive market.