Real Estate Counsel Attorney (Multi Cities)

Real Estate Counsel Attorney

A top-15 AmLaw firm is seeking an accomplished Real Estate Counsel to join its sophisticated and highly regarded Real Estate practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior-level real estate attorney to work on complex, high-impact transactions for premier clients across a wide range of asset classes. The role offers access to robust resources, meaningful cross-office collaboration, and the ability to play a leadership role on significant matters nationwide.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction, in good standing.
• 10+ years of substantive experience in transactional real estate matters at an AmLaw firm.
• Significant experience in real estate development and redevelopment, including build-to-suit leasing with work letters, land acquisitions, and preparing land for development or redevelopment.
• Proven experience representing developers, owners, investors, REITs, lenders, and corporate occupiers.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex transactions involving industrial, office, retail, multifamily, mixed-use, community facilities, and data center projects.
• Experience at a major law firm with a national real estate practice is required.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with excellent commercial judgment.
• Ability to manage multiple matters effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Collaborative mindset with a demonstrated commitment to mentoring junior attorneys.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent lenders, investors, developers, owners, and other clients in a wide range of real estate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases (including ground and triple-net leases), build-to-suit leases, development agreements, joint venture documents, and related real estate contracts.
• Lead and manage due diligence, including title and survey review, zoning, and land use analysis.
• Coordinate and close acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development transactions.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, overseeing transaction workflows from inception through closing.
• Mentor junior lawyers and ensure timely, high-quality client deliverables.

Why Join Us?

This is a compelling opportunity to join a forward-thinking Real Estate team that advises clients at every stage of the real estate life cycle. You'll work on sophisticated matters for market-leading clients while enjoying a collegial, entrepreneurial environment that values collaboration, professional development, and leadership. The practice offers meaningful responsibility, access to marquee transactions, and the support needed to continue building a top-tier real estate practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Highly Competitive Salary: commensurate with experience.

• Discretionary Bonus Eligibility.

• Robust Benefits Package: Includes top-tier medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid maternity and paternity leave, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and additional perks.

• Supportive Culture: Our client fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports innovation, balance, and career advancement.

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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