Real Estate Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Real Estate Associate with 5+ years of commercial real estate experience to join a highly regarded Real Estate practice. This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated real estate transactions representing regional, national, and multinational clients across a broad range of industries.

The ideal candidate will have substantial experience handling complex commercial real estate transactions from inception through closing and enjoy working in a collaborative, client-focused environment.
Location

• Orlando, FL

Responsibilities

• Handle a wide variety of commercial real estate transactions from start to finish.
• Represent clients in:
  • Acquisitions and dispositions
  • Commercial leasing
  • Real estate development
  • Real estate financing
• Draft, review, and negotiate:
  • Purchase and sale agreements
  • Commercial leases
  • Development agreements
  • Easements
  • Declarations
  • Legal opinions
  • Closing documents
• Conduct and analyze real estate due diligence, including:
  • Title and survey review
  • Zoning analysis
  • Existing lease review
  • Environmental diligence
  • Transaction authorizations
• Support mergers and acquisitions involving real estate assets.
• Communicate directly with clients, title companies, surveyors, lenders, and opposing counsel.
• Manage multiple complex transactions while ensuring timely execution and exceptional client service.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with a strong academic record.
• Active admission to the Florida Bar .
• 5+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience.
• Experience managing sophisticated real estate transactions from inception through closing.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional client service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with:
  • Real estate finance
  • Franchise real estate acquisitions and leasing
  • Joint ventures
  • Hospitality developments
  • Homebuilder or community development projects
  • Zoning and land use matters
• Prior experience at an Am Law 100 law firm.
• Strong client relationship and business development skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid holidays and generous paid time off.
• Professional development, mentorship, and continuing legal education opportunities.
• Long-term career advancement within a sophisticated national real estate practice.

Why This Opportunity

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a sophisticated real estate practice representing a diverse portfolio of clients in complex commercial real estate transactions. Attorneys receive meaningful responsibility, direct client interaction, mentorship from experienced practitioners, and the opportunity to build a broad transactional practice while working on high-value acquisitions, development projects, leasing, finance, and corporate real estate matters.

Direct Counsel is committed to connecting exceptional legal talent with premier legal employers and fostering inclusive hiring practices.