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Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney

$140k - $180k
Full-time

Orion Placement

Pay: $140000.00 - $180000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Build an exciting career in commercial real estate law while working on sophisticated transactions involving acquisitions leasing development and financing.
  • Enjoy hybrid flexibility with opportunities in Detroit or Grand Rapids Michigan.
  • Gain meaningful hands-on experience managing transactions collaborating with clients and participating in high-value real estate deals.
  • Learn from accomplished attorneys who genuinely invest in mentorship career development and your long-term success.
  • Take on greater responsibility as you grow your practice strengthen client relationships and develop your legal expertise.
  • Enjoy competitive compensation and professional growth opportunities in a welcoming collaborative environment.

Location

Detroit MI Hybrid

Enjoy the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule while staying connected with a talented legal team. Choose between our Detroit and Grand Rapids office locations and build your career in a collaborative supportive environment.

Note

Candidates must have 1 years of commercial real estate transactional experience and an active Michigan Bar license . We welcome attorneys with experience in commercial leasing acquisitions dispositions development or real estate financing who are ready to take the next step in their careers.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established respected full-service law firm committed to providing exceptional legal counsel and practical business solutions. Our attorneys handle sophisticated matters while working in a collaborative approachable environment that values professional excellence mentorship and meaningful client relationships.

We believe great attorneys thrive when theyre trusted supported and encouraged to grow.

Job Description

As a Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney youll join our growing real estate practice and work on a diverse range of commercial property transactions while developing valuable experience and client relationships.

  • Represent clients in commercial real estate acquisitions dispositions leasing development and financing transactions.
  • Draft review and negotiate commercial purchase and sale agreements leases easements and other real estate contracts.
  • Assist with transactions from initial structuring and due diligence through negotiation and closing.
  • Review title commitments surveys zoning issues environmental reports and other due diligence materials.
  • Identify potential legal and business risks and recommend practical solutions.
  • Communicate directly with clients lenders developers and other transaction participants.
  • Collaborate with experienced attorneys across real estate corporate and related practice areas.
  • Take on increasing ownership of transactions as you develop your experience and expertise.

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
  • Active Michigan Bar license.
  • 1 years of commercial real estate transactional experience.
  • Experience drafting reviewing or negotiating commercial real estate agreements.
  • Strong legal research drafting analytical and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication organization and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple matters and collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues.
  • Commercial leasing acquisition disposition development or real estate financing experience is preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe a fulfilling legal career combines challenging work supportive colleagues and meaningful opportunities to grow.

Youll have the chance to work on sophisticated transactions build lasting client relationships and learn from experienced attorneys who value your contributions.

With hybrid flexibility competitive compensation a collaborative culture and opportunities for increasing responsibility this is a place where you can build a rewarding long-term career.

Ready to grow your commercial real estate practice Wed love to hear from you!

JPC - 2860

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Requirements : MI bar license. 1 years of commercial real estate transactional experience.

  • Required Years as Associate: 1 years of commercial real estate transactional experience.
  • Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):
  • $140K$150K (1 year);
  • $150K$165K (2 to 3 years);
  • $165K$180K (4 years). Recommended breakdown of client-provided range.

Submission Email:JackelynRosa- ;

Quick Recruiter Reference

Miller Johnson is an established full-service law firm handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions. This associate works on acquisitions dispositions commercial leasing financing contracts and closings. Requires MI bar license and 1 years of commercial real estate transactional experience; hybrid in Detroit or Grand Rapids.

Recruiters Submission: To submit cancel - Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney - Miller Johnson - JPC- 2860- source

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  • Client job title: Real Estate Associate
  • Location: Detroit or Grand Rapids MI
  • On-site hybrid remote: Hybrid
  • Experience: 1
  • Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Commercial Real Estate Associate Real Estate Associate Attorney Commercial Real Estate Attorney Transactional Real Estate Attorney Real Estate Transactions Associate Commercial Leasing Attorney Acquisitions Dispositions Purchase Agreements Due Diligence Closings.
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