Commercial Real Estate Associate (4-6 Years)Hybrid | Competitive Compensation + Generous Bonus OpportunityA respected regional law firm is seeking a
Commercial Real Estate Associate with
4-6 years of experience to join its growing Real Estate Practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside highly regarded real estate attorneys on sophisticated, high-profile transactions for developers, investors, lenders, and corporate clients across the Southeast and beyond.
The ideal candidate will have experience handling complex commercial real estate transactions and be looking to join a collaborative team that values mentorship, client service, and long-term career development.
Responsibilities- Represent clients in all phases of commercial real estate transactions.
- Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, development agreements, and financing documents.
- Conduct and oversee due diligence, including title and survey review, zoning analysis, environmental matters, and closing documentation.
- Advise clients on acquisitions, dispositions, financing, land development, construction, and leasing matters.
- Assist developers, investors, lenders, REITs, and corporate clients with complex transactional matters.
- Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups, including construction, environmental, tax, corporate, and litigation, to deliver comprehensive client solutions.
- Manage multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining exceptional client service and attention to detail.
Experience & Qualifications- 4-6 years of commercial real estate transactional experience at a law firm.
- Experience handling acquisitions, dispositions, commercial leasing, financing, development, and due diligence.
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage client relationships and work directly with sophisticated business clients.
- Excellent academic credentials and strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Licensed and in good standing (or eligible for admission) in the applicable jurisdiction.
Representative MattersAttorneys in this practice advise clients on transactions involving:
- Mixed-use developments
- Office buildings and corporate headquarters
- Industrial and manufacturing facilities
- Shopping centers and retail developments
- Multifamily and residential communities
- Warehouses and logistics facilities
- Hospitality and recreational developments
The practice has represented clients in matters involving:
- Multi-hundred-million-dollar corporate headquarters and mixed-use developments.
- National commercial real estate portfolios valued in the billions of dollars.
- Large-scale acquisitions, financing, leasing, zoning, and land use matters.
- Complex development and construction projects, including public-private developments.
- National developers, REITs, institutional lenders, Fortune 100 companies, municipalities, and major corporate real estate users.
Why Consider This Opportunity?- Sophisticated commercial real estate practice with high-profile clients and transactions.
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment with direct access to experienced partners.
- Hybrid work environment that supports flexibility and work-life balance.
- Competitive compensation with a generous, performance-based bonus program.
- Strong mentorship and meaningful opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Opportunity to build a long-term career with one of the Southeast's most respected regional law firms.
If you're looking to elevate your commercial real estate practice while working on complex, market-leading transactions in a supportive and entrepreneurial environment, we'd welcome the opportunity to speak with you confidentially.
