Job Description

Job Description

Hospitality Associate – Los Angeles

Location: Los Angeles, CA
Position: Associate
Experience Required: 2+ years
JD Year: 2022 or earlier

About the Role:

Direct Counsel is seeking a Hospitality Associate with at least two years of hospitality and real estate transactional experience to join a prestigious law firm’s Global Hospitality Group in Los Angeles. This role provides an exciting opportunity to work with a premier hospitality law practice that represents owners, operators, investors, developers, management companies, and capital providers in hotel projects worldwide.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with partners and senior attorneys on hotel ownership, franchising, and management transactions.
• Assist with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, joint ventures, leasing, and construction.
• Negotiate and draft hospitality and real estate-related agreements.
• Conduct due diligence and manage transactional closings.

Qualifications:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• California Bar admission required.
• At least two years of hospitality and real estate transactional experience.
• Experience in a sophisticated law firm setting is required.
• Strong legal drafting, negotiation, and due diligence skills.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Total compensation (base salary + discretionary year-end bonus) for associates with 3-4 years of experience: $265,000 - $365,000 in 2024.
• Compensation increases based on experience and productivity.
• Collaborative work environment with professional development opportunities.

This is a great opportunity for a hospitality-focused associate looking to grow their career with a leading law firm.