Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Location: Boston, MA | Hybrid Flexibility

Salary Range: $120K-$150K | Bonus Eligible

Schedule: Full-time, Exempt | Monday-Friday, 9-5

About the Opportunity

An extremely reputable and respected law firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Attorney to support a growing volume of commercial real estate activity. This newly created opportunity offers the chance to join a collaborative team of more than 30 attorneys while building and expanding an existing client portfolio. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical legal experience with a business-development mindset and the ability to manage sophisticated commercial real estate matters from inception through closing.

Key Qualifications

• Juris Doctor ( J.D. ) from an accredited law school
• 3–5+ years of relevant Commercial Real Estate Attorney experience within a law firm or in-house legal department
• Active membership in the Massachusetts Bar
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Experience handling commercial leases , acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions
• Existing book of business strongly preferred
• Ability to balance incoming partner-driven work with independent client development efforts

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing transactions from inception through closing
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements , commercial leases , and related transaction documents
• Handle real estate financing matters , including loan documentation for lenders and borrowers
• Conduct and analyze due diligence materials, including title, survey, zoning, and land use matters
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal counsel to clients
• Maintain and strengthen client relationships while contributing to business development initiatives

Advance Your Legal Career

If you are a motivated Commercial Real Estate Attorney seeking a dynamic opportunity with a highly respected law firm, we encourage you to apply today.

Founded in 1969, JOHN LEONARD, a woman-owned business, is the premier staffing choice in Boston and beyond. We provide Temporary/Contract, Direct Hire, Temp-to-Hire, and Payroll services as part of our comprehensive service offerings. JOHN LEONARD is an equal opportunity employer committed to representation, belonging, and accessibility in the workplace. All applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.