Real Estate Transactional Associate Attorney (Atlanta/Charlotte)

Real Estate Associate Attorney

Locations: Atlanta, GA | Charlotte, NC

A leading Southeastern law firm is seeking an ambitious Associate Attorney to join its Real Estate & Commercial Development Practice Group in Atlanta or Charlotte. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious associate seeking to handle transactions related to a broad range of real estate assets, working alongside seasoned professionals on high-profile deals from conception to closing.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
• 5+ years of substantive commercial real estate experience in a sophisticated law firm setting
• Experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, development, financing, leasing, and dispositions
• Skilled in drafting and negotiating complex purchase and sale agreements, easements, declarations of restrictive covenants, and loan documents for construction and permanent financing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to manage multiple complex projects and deliver high-quality client service

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and leasing
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, easements, restrictive covenants, joint venture documents, and loan agreements
• Provide counsel on development projects, land use, zoning, and entitlement issues
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups, including tax, corporate finance, construction, and environmental, to support all aspects of client transactions
• Advise developers, investors, lenders, landlords, and tenants on strategies to structure, negotiate, and close real estate deals efficiently
• Support clients with real estate portfolio restructuring and joint venture formations

This is an outstanding opportunity to work on sophisticated real estate transactions within a nationally recognized team, known as one of the Southeast's premier real estate practices. With nearly 50 attorneys dedicated to helping clients bring projects from concept to completion, the team advises on virtually every type of real property, from office buildings and mixed-use developments to renewable energy projects and health care facilities. Attorneys in this group work with a broad range of clients—including developers, investors, lenders, landlords, and tenants—on high-profile projects across the United States. The firm fosters a collegial and supportive culture that values mentorship, organic professional development, and meaningful community engagement.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Expected base salary range of $190,000-$310,000, determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for multiple bonus opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; HSA/FSA; 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan; employee referral program; PTO and holidays; an employee assistance program; and corporate discounts

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and deal sheet/list of representative transactions for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.