Commercial Real Estate Transactions Associate

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Salary: $100,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a regional, full service law firm in the South and South East.

Why join us?

• Great reputation
• Realistic billables
• Room for advancement

Job Details

About the role

We are seeking a commercial real estate generalist to handle a broad range of transactional matters across Florida. The ideal candidate brings at least two years of hands-on experience in commercial real estate deals and is eager to take ownership of projects from term sheet through closing.

Key responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loan documents, easements, and related instruments
• Oversee all aspects of due diligence, including title and survey review, zoning and land-use research, and environmental assessments
• Coordinate with lenders, investors, surveyors, title agents, and local government officials to clear conditions and ensure timely closings
• Manage closing checklists, prepare closing statements, and facilitate recording of documents
• Advise clients on development issues, entitlements, and property-level risk mitigation strategies
• Monitor deal timelines, track critical dates, and keep stakeholders informed of status and next steps
• Assist with ongoing portfolio management items such as lease amendments, estoppels, and refinancing transactions

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school and active membership in the Florida Bar
• Minimum two years of dedicated experience in commercial real estate transactions at a law firm or in-house legal department
• Proven ability to draft clear, concise transactional documents and negotiate effectively with opposing counsel
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail when juggling multiple matters simultaneously
• Self-starter mindset with the judgment to work independently and the teamwork skills to collaborate across disciplines

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with development projects, construction lending, or land use entitlements
• Familiarity with multistate or portfolio transactions involving retail, industrial, or mixed-use assets
• Comfort with basic financial modeling or reading pro formas

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