Transactional Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Bloomington, MN | Full‑Time | On‑Site | $175,000–$185,000 + Bonus

Bryant Staffing Solutions is recruiting on behalf of a confidential boutique law firm. The attorney will be employed directly by the client law firm.

A nationally respected boutique law firm is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Attorney to join its thriving Corporate and Real Estate practice in Bloomington, Minnesota. This role is ideal for attorneys who enjoy working on sophisticated commercial transactions, including acquisitions, leasing, development projects, and complex M&A deals involving multi‑site retail and franchise portfolios.

You will partner closely with corporate attorneys, clients, and deal teams to manage the real estate components of high‑value business transactions from due diligence through closing. With immediate exposure to active deal flow and direct interaction with experienced partners, this position offers meaningful responsibility, long‑term career growth, and a clear path toward shareholder or partner‑level advancement.

• Work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions supporting national corporate and M&A deals.
• Represent clients with multi‑site retail, franchise, and commercial property portfolios.
• Handle acquisitions, leasing, development, dispositions, and financing matters from inception through closing.
• Collaborate directly with experienced partners and multidisciplinary deal teams.
• Competitive compensation: $175,000–$185,000 , plus bonus opportunities.
• Immediate responsibility on active, high‑profile transactions.
• Clear pathway toward shareholder or partner advancement.
• Strong mentorship and professional development in a collaborative boutique firm.
• Opportunity to build long‑term client relationships and expand your practice.
• Stable, team‑oriented culture focused on quality legal work and exceptional client service.

• Provide commercial real estate support for corporate, private equity, and M&A transactions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, easements, operating agreements, and other real estate documents.
• Conduct due diligence, including reviewing title commitments, surveys, zoning matters, and related property documentation.
• Identify title, survey, and closing issues and develop practical solutions to facilitate successful transactions.
• Manage multi‑site acquisitions, leasing, and dispositions involving retail, franchise, and commercial property portfolios.
• Structure and support sale‑leaseback transactions and 1031 exchanges.
• Coordinate with corporate attorneys, lenders, title companies, surveyors, and outside consultants throughout the transaction process.
• Support commercial development projects and related real estate matters.
• Build trusted client relationships while managing multiple sophisticated transactions simultaneously.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.
• 4–8+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience.
• Significant experience drafting and negotiating commercial real estate agreements.
• Strong background handling acquisitions, leasing, dispositions, and due diligence.
• Experience reviewing title commitments, surveys, and closing documentation.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Licensed in Minnesota or eligible for admission.
• Ability to independently manage multiple complex transactions.

Preferred :

• Experience handling multi‑site retail or franchise real estate portfolios.
• Experience with sale‑leaseback transactions and 1031 exchanges.
• Exposure to commercial real estate finance, environmental due diligence, or land use matters.
• Experience supporting corporate and M&A transactions involving significant real estate assets.
• Business development interest and a desire to build long‑term client relationships.

The hiring firm is a highly respected boutique practice known for providing sophisticated legal counsel to privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, franchise organizations, real estate developers, and investors. The firm delivers high‑level transactional work typically associated with larger firms while maintaining a collaborative culture that emphasizes mentorship, direct client relationships, and meaningful responsibility.

Attorneys are encouraged to develop their practices, expand client relationships, and take on leadership opportunities within a supportive environment focused on teamwork, entrepreneurial thinking, and long‑term career growth.

Bloomington offers convenient access to the Minneapolis metropolitan area and one of the Midwest's strongest business communities. The region features major corporate headquarters, a diverse economy, and an active commercial real estate market.

Residents enjoy scenic lakes, parks, biking and hiking trails, nationally recognized restaurants, professional sports, performing arts, and year‑round outdoor recreation — all with a relatively affordable cost of living compared to major metropolitan markets.

The client employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics.

This job is posted by Bryant Staffing Solutions on behalf of a confidential client. Ref#: BSS 26‑00163