Attorney/Lawyer

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an accomplished Real Estate Attorney to join a high-performing legal practice. This position centers on complex commercial property transactions, offering the opportunity to advise developers, lenders, investors, and other sophisticated clients on matters ranging from deal structuring to closing. The role is ideal for a lawyer who thrives in fast-paced transactional work and brings sound judgment, strong drafting ability, and confidence managing significant real estate matters independently.

Responsibilities:
• Lead commercial real estate purchase and sale transactions from initial strategy discussions through final closing.
• Prepare, revise, and negotiate key deal documents, including letters of intent, purchase agreements, amendments, and ancillary transaction materials.
• Direct due diligence efforts by evaluating title, survey, zoning, environmental, and organizational documents to identify issues that may affect the transaction.
• Advise clients on legal exposure, business considerations, and practical options for resolving transaction-related risks.
• Review and negotiate property-related documentation such as title commitments, easements, leases, and survey matters.
• Coordinate effectively with clients, lenders, brokers, title professionals, and opposing counsel to keep transactions moving on schedule.
• Draft and examine closing packages to support accurate execution and successful completion of deals.
• Provide guidance on entity formation, authority documentation, and transaction structure in support of real estate investments and financing arrangements.
• Handle multiple active matters at once while maintaining responsiveness, organization, and attention to deadlines.
• Offer support and guidance to entry-level legal team members and staff when appropriate.• Active license to practice law in Texas with membership in good standing.
• At least 5 years of experience handling real estate transactional matters, particularly commercial acquisitions and dispositions.
• Demonstrated ability to manage sophisticated transactions independently, including negotiation, documentation, and closing coordination.
• Strong background in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements and related real estate documents.
• Knowledge of title, survey, leasing, finance, and due diligence issues affecting commercial property transactions.
• Experience working with developers, institutional investors, lenders, or other commercial real estate stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Familiarity with joint venture structures, mezzanine financing, construction lending, or portfolio transactions is strongly preferred.