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Real Estate Attorney

Elevate Talent Advisors

What You'll Do

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

What You Bring

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

Nice to Have

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

What We Offer

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