Senior Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Description:

Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP is seeking an experienced 4–6-year associate to join its Commercial Real Estate Practice in Tampa.

Why Join Us?

At Johnson Pope, we want you to feel like a part of the culture from day one. Whether you’re joining as a law clerk, attorney, or member of our administrative team, the message is clear – welcome to a firm that takes pride in our work at every level. Our home is Tampa Bay, and our three offices in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater all collaborate to support the progressive and entrepreneurial culture we strive for. We share a common goal: to value our clients’ needs, support the community in which we live, work, and play, and provide all employees with a meaningful work/life balance.

Position Overview

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions and will be comfortable playing a key role in supporting and executing complex deals within a collaborative team structure.

This position offers the opportunity to work on complex, high-value transactions within a collegial and collaborative practice.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

Qualified applicants must have experience working both independently and as part of a deal team on transactions including:

Commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions
Development, finance, and regulatory issues
Joint venture and development agreements
Multifamily projects
Commercial Leases

Candidates should have strong drafting and analytical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple components of transactions efficiently from inception through closing.

The role requires sound business judgment, strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team-driven environment.

Qualifications:

4–6 years of relevant commercial real estate transactional experience
Admission to practice in Florida

Office Location: Tampa, FL

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the Firm.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Johnson Pope Bokor Ruppel & Burns, LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and do not discriminate on the basis of an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, ancestry, pregnancy, familial status, actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking, or any other legally protected status entitled to protection under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws, including applicable laws in Florida. We also provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).