Real Estate Associate

Real Estate Associate $140000 - $160000 per year | Fort Myers, FL | On-site | Permanent A bit about us: We have grown from two forward-thinking partners to become the largest locally based, full-service regional firm serving the needs of our clients throughout Florida. Our office provides a wide variety of services including Real Estate, Litigation and Estate Planning to our clients. We believe it is very important to understand the tenets that we follow in our relationships with our clients. These tenets are how we want to be judged, and what we want used as criteria in selecting us for legal representation. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of our profession. Our goal is to continually demonstrate the Firm’s capabilities and experience, and to build and maintain trust between our clients and us. The only result that we will accept is the one that our clients expect us to deliver. Why join us? Profit Sharing Plan 401K Excellent Health Benefits Mentorship & Growth Free Parking Employee Assistance Program And Much More! Job Details We are seeking a talented Commercial & Residential Real Estate Transactional Attorney to join our established Real Estate practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of sophisticated real estate transactions, representing developers, investors, lenders, builders, business owners, condominium and homeowners' associations, and individual purchasers and sellers. The ideal candidate will have experience handling complex commercial real estate transactions while also maintaining the ability to advise clients on residential real estate matters throughout all phases of a transaction. Responsibilities Represent clients in the acquisition, disposition, financing, leasing, and development of commercial real estate projects. Handle residential real estate transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, title review, and closing-related matters. Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, easements, restrictive covenants, and related transactional documents. Conduct due diligence reviews, including title and survey analysis, zoning and land use review, and identification of transactional risks. Advise developers and investors regarding project development, entity structuring, and real estate investment matters. Assist lenders and borrowers with real estate financing transactions. Counsel clients regarding condominium, homeowners' association, and mixed-use development issues. Coordinate and oversee real estate closings from contract through post-closing matters. Collaborate with attorneys in the firm's corporate, tax, land use, litigation, and community association practice groups. Develop and maintain strong client relationships while participating in business development initiatives. Qualifications J.D. from an accredited law school. Admission to The Florida Bar, or ability to become admitted promptly. 4+years of commercial and/or residential real estate transactional experience. Significant experience drafting and negotiating real estate contracts and related transaction documents. Experience reviewing title commitments, surveys, and due diligence materials. Knowledge of Florida real estate, condominium, and land use laws. Strong analytical, negotiation, drafting, and client counseling skills. Ability to independently manage transactions while working collaboratively within a team environment. Representation of developers, builders, investors, and commercial lenders. Experience with condominium and planned community developments. Knowledge of real estate financing and lending transactions. Exposure to corporate and business transactions related to real estate ownership and development. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr