Transactional Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Transactional Associate

Transactional Associate 

$180,000 - $200,000 Starting Salary

1700 Billable Hour Requirement 

I am partnering with a highly respected law firm that is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its Environmental, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Real Estate team . This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney with 3+ years of real estate transactional experience who is looking to work on sophisticated, high-value transactions while gaining significant responsibility and direct client exposure.

This practice advises a diverse client base-including developers, public agencies, educational institutions, utilities, municipalities, and corporate entities-on complex real estate transactions, development projects, and property-related matters across a variety of industries.

What You'll Do

• Draft, negotiate, and review transactional documents relating to acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, easements, licenses, development, and financing matters
• Lead and coordinate due diligence efforts, including title and survey review
• Manage transactions from initial structuring through closing
• Collaborate with clients, consultants, and project stakeholders to keep matters moving efficiently and effectively
• Identify legal and business risks early and develop practical, solution-oriented recommendations
• Support complex real estate development, ownership, and financing transactions across a broad range of asset classes

Qualifications

• J.D. or LL.M. from an ABA-accredited law school
• Active bar admission, or eligibility for admission, in the jurisdiction where you will practice
• At least 3 years of relevant real estate transactional experience
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to independently manage matters and proactively drive transactions forward
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Experience

• Representing buyers, sellers, developers, landlords, tenants, and property owners in sophisticated real estate transactions
• Commercial, industrial, and residential development projects
• Drafting and negotiating acquisition, disposition, and development agreements
• Real estate financing transactions
• Title and survey review and analysis
• Managing transaction closings and coordinating multiple workstreams
• Advising clients on legal risk and practical business solutions

Desired Attributes

• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment and a pragmatic, business-minded approach
• A proactive, ownership-oriented mindset
• Strong client-service skills and attention to detail
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a highly regarded Environmental, Land Use, Natural Resources, and Real Estate practice
• Work on complex and impactful real estate transactions and development projects
• Gain meaningful client contact and responsibility
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across complementary practice areas
• Exposure to a diverse range of industries, clients, and asset types
• Strong platform for long-term professional growth and advancement

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off, paid holidays and parental leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance resources
• Professional development opportunities.

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/13/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed. Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

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