Real Estate Attorney

Position: Senior Associate Attorney – Real Estate Transactions Reports To: Owner & Managing Attorney Employment Classification: Full-Time, Exempt, Remote Do complex commercial real estate deals close cleaner when you’re on them? We are seeking a Senior Associate Attorney to join our team, and we’re being deliberate about it. This is not a “help us keep up with volume” hire. This is the firm’s number two – the attorney who takes ownership of the most complex matters, mentors the team, and functions as a true extension of the Owner & Managing Attorney. If that sounds like a role you can grow into and own, keep reading. WHAT WE OFFER Complex, interesting work. No assembly-line closings, no paper-pushing. A firm that invests in modern technology, AI-assisted workflows, and smart operations. A clear path toward advancement for the attorney who earns it. Competitive salary commensurate with experience. Medical and dental insurance. Paid time off. Responsibilities: WHAT YOU’LL DO You will be the lead attorney on complex real estate transactions, from intake through post-closing. That means: Acquisitions & Dispositions Draft and negotiate LOIs, PSAs, and related deal documents; lead due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, and risk assessment. Coordinate with lenders, brokers, opposing counsel, and other participants to facilitate timely closings. Commercial Leasing Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases across property types (retail, office, industrial, mixed-use, ground leases) for landlord and tenant clients. Analyze lease risk; summarize material terms for client decision-making; negotiate estoppels, SNDAs, amendments, and ancillary documents. Commercial Finance & Association Lending Represent lender clients in commercial loan originations, including loans to condominium associations, homeowners’ associations, and other real estate-adjacent borrowers. Convert commitment letters and credit approvals into accurate, closing-ready loan document packages. Beyond the Deals Draft and negotiate corporate and commercial contracts: brokerage, vendor, management, and licensing agreements; collaborate with in-house legal teams of institutional clients. Oversee residential transactions and closings; resolve title, financing, and settlement issues requiring elevated legal analysis. Mentor junior attorneys and staff; review work product for quality and completeness prior to client delivery. Participate in client relationship development, referral network cultivation, and business development initiatives; conduct initial consultations as directed. Qualifications: WHO YOU ARE The statements below describe the attorney we’re looking for. You have meaningful transactional real estate experience, and you have been doing this long enough that complex deals don’t rattle you. They interest you. You draft clean, negotiating-ready documents the first time. Your work product does not require a second attorney to make it client-ready. You are annoyingly meticulous. You catch what others miss, and you consider that a point of professional pride, not a personality flaw. You manage multiple active matters simultaneously without dropping threads, missing deadlines, or waiting to be reminded. You communicate proactively. Clients hear from you before they have to ask. You write clearly, speak confidently, and never leave a counterparty confused about a client’s position. You are technologically competent and comfortable using document management systems, AI-assisted workflows, and modern legal technology tools. You function well without hand-holding. You bring solutions, not just questions.This role is not a fit if you: Require extensive supervision to get the work product to a client-ready state. Have a messy inbox, messy files, and messy contracts. Prefer highly structured environments with multiple levels of review. Are not a self-starter.We are a boutique. That means more ownership, more client contact, and more visibility, but it also means you need to show up ready to perform. QUALIFICATIONS J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school. Active membership with the Florida Bar. Meaningful real estate transactional experience. Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex commercial leasing, acquisition, and finance transactions. Compensation: $90,000 - $125,000 yearly

• WHAT YOU’LL DOYou will be the lead attorney on complex real estate transactions, from intake through post-closing. That means:Acquisitions & Dispositions • Draft and negotiate LOIs, PSAs, and related deal documents; lead due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, and risk assessment. • Coordinate with lenders, brokers, opposing counsel, and other participants to facilitate timely closings.Commercial Leasing • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases across property types (retail, office, industrial, mixed-use, ground leases) for landlord and tenant clients. • Analyze lease risk; summarize material terms for client decision-making; negotiate estoppels, SNDAs, amendments, and ancillary documents.Commercial Finance & Association Lending • Represent lender clients in commercial loan originations, including loans to condominium associations, homeowners’ associations, and other real estate-adjacent borrowers. • Convert commitment letters and credit approvals into accurate, closing-ready loan document packages.Beyond the Deals • Draft and negotiate corporate and commercial contracts: brokerage, vendor, management, and licensing agreements; collaborate with in-house legal teams of institutional clients. • Oversee residential transactions and closings; resolve title, financing, and settlement issues requiring elevated legal analysis. • Mentor junior attorneys and staff; review work product for quality and completeness prior to client delivery. • Participate in client relationship development, referral network cultivation, and business development initiatives; conduct initial consultations as directed.

Compensation:
$90,000-$125,000 per year