Overview In this role you will support a nationally recognized real estate practice within a Southeastern law firm. You will work on sophisticated commercial transactions across the United States, collaborating with a team of attorneys representing developers, investors, lenders, and business owners. You will handle complex acquisitions, development, financing, leasing, and dispositions across various asset classes. This opportunity offers growth in a highly collaborative environment with strong emphasis on professional development and client relationships.
Compensation / Benefits- base salary commensurate with experience (190,000+)
- bonus opportunities
- comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, life, disability)
- paid parental leave
- HSA/FSA; 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan
- PTO and holidays; employee assistance program; wellness initiatives
Responsibilities- Represent developers, investors, property owners, landlords, tenants, lenders, and borrowers in a broad range of commercial real estate transactions
- Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, easements, declarations, leases, financing documents, and related transaction documents
- Manage acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and real estate financing transactions from inception through closing
- Conduct comprehensive real estate due diligence, including title and survey reviews
- Structure and negotiate complex deal terms while identifying and mitigating transaction risk
- Coordinate with clients, lenders, title companies, consultants, and opposing counsel throughout transactions
- Advise clients on land use, zoning, development, and regulatory considerations impacting projects
- Collaborate with attorneys across construction, environmental, tax, corporate, finance, and economic development practices to support client objectives
Key requirements- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
- 3+ years of substantive commercial real estate experience in a sophisticated law firm setting
- Experience representing clients in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, financing transactions, and leasing matters
- Significant drafting and negotiating experience for purchase and sale agreements
- Experience drafting and negotiating easement agreements and restrictive covenants
- Experience negotiating and reviewing loan documents on behalf of borrowers
- Familiarity with title, survey, due diligence, and closing processes
- Experience managing multiple transactions simultaneously with attention to detail
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Prior experience in a sophisticated law firm real estate practice preferred
- Excellent communication and client relationship management
- Drafting and negotiating complex real estate agreements
- Due diligence and closing processes
- Title and survey review
- Cross-functional collaboration across practice groups
- Leasing, financing, and development documentation
