Mid-Level Commercial Real Estate Associate - US

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Commercial Real Estate Associate (4–6 years of experience) to join our nationally growing real estate practice. This is a unique opportunity to advance your career within a practice that is both highly respected and strategically expanding across the U.S. Our firm places real estate at the center of its global strategy, and this role offers direct access to high-profile clients and complex, cross-market transactions working with team members in jurisdictions across the United States. Key Responsibilities As a mid-level associate, you will play a critical role in advising institutional investors, developers, and private equity clients on a wide range of commercial real estate matters, including: Structuring and executing acquisitions, dispositions, and financings across diverse asset classes (office, retail, logistics, healthcare/senior living, student housing, hospitality, data centers) Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, commercial leases, and joint venture agreements Conducting and managing due diligence, including title, survey, environmental, and zoning reviews Advising on development projects from entitlement through completion Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across tax, construction, planning & zoning, and other practice areas Supporting clients with day-to-day operational real estate matters, including lease amendments, assignments, subleases, and tenant issues Qualifications Required J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials 4 – 6 years of commercial real estate experience at a nationally recognized law firm Admission to the bar in the state of location preference (or ability to become admitted promptly). Demonstrated experience in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills Preferred Experience with multi-jurisdictional Familiarity with real estate development and capital markets structures Exposure to institutional clients, private equity funds, and REITs Personal Attributes Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Commercial mindset with a client-first approach Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth What We Offer Opportunity to work on market-leading transactions with top-tier clients Exposure to innovative deal structures and emerging real estate sectors Robust training and development programs Supportive and inclusive firm culture with cross-office collaboration Competitive compensation and benefits Hybrid work flexibility With more than 1,200 lawyers in 32 offices across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP is a fully integrated global law firm that provides clients with connected legal advice, wherever and whenever they need it. The firm is known for its relationship-driven, collaborative culture, diverse legal experience and industry-shaping innovation and offers clients one of the most active M&A, real estate, financial services, litigation and corporate risk practices in the world. BCLP offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision insurance coverage, life insurance, and retirement plans. We also provide eligible employees flexible time off plans including paid Parental leave, Paid Time Off (PTO), and paid holidays. At BCLP we understand the value of a workforce with diverse perspectives and experiences, and we believe people perform at their best when they can truly be themselves at work. We aim to create an inclusive environment where all our employees are valued, motivated and able to be themselves. In order to provide the best possible service to our robust client base, we are committed to recruiting, retaining, rewarding and developing our people with regard to their abilities and contributions and without reference to their background, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnic origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, political belief, disability or any other applicable protected characteristic. Signee to the United Nations’ Global LGBTQ* Standard of Conduct for Business Named by Stonewall as a “Top Global Employer 2025” BCLP has received a top score in the HRCF’s Corporate Equality Index for 19 years. On the 2023-2024 index we scored 95%. BCLP is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Firm strictly prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, military status, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation or medical conditions related thereto), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. The Firm also strictly prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any protected class or status. The Firm complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting applications for employment, including consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state law. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on BCLP. Please inform the Firm's personnel representative if you need an accommodation to assist in completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process. Pursuant to the California, Colorado, New York, Washington, and Illinois, pay transparency laws, BCLP is posting a reasonable estimate of a base compensation range for an Associate with four to six years of experience. At the time of posting, the estimated range is $215,000 to $310,000. Actual compensation will be influenced by various factors, including but not limited to the level of relevant experience, skill sets, training, licensure and certifications, internal equity, market data, and other job-related factors permitted by law. The range is based on a full-time work schedule. Notice of E-Verify Participation & Right to Work #J-18808-Ljbffr BCLP