Commercial Attorney

Commercial Attorney

Location: Columbia, SC, US

Experience: Mid Level
Salary: $180,000 - $220,000 per year

Job Description

Job Details

• Structure, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements (purchase/sale, JV, services, licensing, supply, NDAs)
• Lead commercial real estate matters: acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing, and financing
• Review title commitments, exceptions, and surveys; resolve curatives; manage escrow/closings
• Advise on corporate governance, entity formation, ownership structure, and M&A support
• Coordinate diligence across internal teams, lenders, brokers, and third-party vendors
• Spot risk, propose practical solutions, and keep transactions moving on timeline
• Build templates/playbooks to streamline contracts and closings

What You’ll Need:

• 3–7+ years in commercial/transactional practice with meaningful CRE exposure
• Strong contract drafting/negotiation and title/survey review chops
• Experience coordinating closings and working with lenders/underwriters
• Active South Carolina license (or eligibility to waive in promptly)
• Organized, responsive, and business-minded

A bit about us:

We’re a multi-office South Carolina practice with deep roots in business and real estate. Think steady deal flow, close-knit teams, and practical lawyering for owners, operators, lenders, and developers. The work is commercial—contracts, corporate, and CRE—handled by attorneys who like being in the middle of the transaction, not just papering it.

Why join us?

• Real responsibility fast—run deals end-to-end with direct access to decision-makers
• Broad commercial mix: corporate + contracts + title/survey + leasing/acquisitions/financing
• Clear growth path to lead on CRE and portfolio clients
• Reasonable, client-first culture with support staff that knows real estate closings
• Competitive comp with bonus upside tied to deal volume

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