Real Estate Attorney

Job Description

What You'll Do

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• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loan documents, easements, and related transactional documents.
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• Manage the full lifecycle of acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and leasing transactions, including closings.
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• Conduct and oversee due diligence, including title commitments, surveys, zoning reports, environmental reports, and estoppels.
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• Resolve title and survey objections, and coordinate with title companies, lenders, brokers, and opposing counsel.
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• Prepare closing checklists, settlement statements, and post-closing deliverables.
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• Advise clients on deal structure, risk allocation, and practical business considerations.
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• Supervise and mentor paralegals and junior associates as appropriate.
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• Build and maintain strong client relationships and deliver responsive, practical counsel.
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What You Bring

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• J.D. from an accredited law school.
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• Active license and good standing with the [State] Bar.
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• [3–7] years of commercial real estate transactional experience at a law firm or in-house.
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• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
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• Working knowledge of title insurance, surveys, and the commercial closing process.
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• Ability to manage multiple transactions simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
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• Clear, professional communication with clients and counterparties.
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Nice to Have

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• Experience with [development, 1031 exchanges, CMBS or construction lending, affordable housing, or land use and zoning].
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• Existing client relationships or portable book of business.
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• Familiarity with [practice management or document management software].
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What We Offer

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• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
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• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
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• 401(k) [with match].
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• Paid time off and holidays.
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