Real Estate Attorney (Commercial Leasing Experience Required)

Latitude is partnering with an Amlaw 100 law firm client to engage a skilled Real Estate Attorney with strong leasing experience for a part-time role with potential to scale to full-time. Candidate mut be located in Raleigh, North Carolina and be willing to work on a hybrid basis at the firm's Raleigh's office.This is ideal for an attorney who thrives on high-volume, detail-oriented work in a collaborative environment. The role offers consistent and specialized work in real estate leasing and other general real estate matters, with potential for extended tenure. As an engagement role through Latitude, attorneys enjoy the benefits of working on sophisticated matters with leading clients while maintaining the flexibility, variety, and career control that contract work offers.ResponsibilitiesDraft and negotiate real estate purchase and sale agreements, lot contracts, and leasing agreementsPrepare and manage closing documents and coordinate closingsReview and resolve title, survey, and leasing-related mattersDraft easement agreements and other ancillary development and leasing documentsConduct comprehensive real estate due diligence, with a focus on leasing transactionsQualificationsJ.D. and active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction4+ years of strong general real estate experience, particularly in leasing mattersDemonstrated ability to manage contracts, closings, and other real estate documents independently and efficientlyKnowledge of homebuilding space a plus but not mandatory.Willingness to focus exclusively on real estate work as outlined above.Position DetailsType of role: EngagementSchedule: Part-time (20–30 hours per week; may scale up to full time for the right candidate)Commitment: Long-term assignment expected; initial 6-month contract with a likelihood of extension for the right candidateStart Date: ASAPRestriction: Per our client’s request, selected candidate must not engage in any concurrent legal practice during engagement.Location: Must be located in Raleigh, North Carolina and work on hybrid basis at the firm's Raleigh's officeCompensation:Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $150,000 to $180,000+ when calculated on a full-time basis. Pay for contract roles is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude contract professionals receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage. Latitude contract professionals are usually W2 employees of Latitude and are eligible for full benefits when working in roles for 20 hours per week. Benefits-eligible Latitude contract professionals receive complimentary Group Life, LTD and AD&D. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.ConfidentialityLatitude will not disclose your identity or propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.Only qualified applicants should apply.About LatitudeLatitude is a full-service national legal services company that specializes in providing high-end, flexible contract engagements and permanent positions to outstanding attorneys, paralegals, compliance officers and legal operations professionals. We work closely with our candidates to understand their career goals and match them with the substantive engagements they want with our clients, who range from Fortune 500 corporations to small companies and Global 50 law firms to boutiques. With offices coast-to-coast, we employ legal professionals across the country. Latitude’s client service leaders and recruiters are all former practicing attorneys and understand the demands faced by those we serve.Latitude EngagementsGreat attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract engagements or consulting roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.Latitude engaged professionals have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running.If you have the right skills, personality and experience, Latitude helps you do what you are good at in a more rewarding way. 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