Salary range: $150K - $190KLocation: Atlanta, GA
Visa Sponsorship Details: Not open to any visas (e.g., U.S. citizens, green card holders)
On-site work policy: 5 days in-office in Atlanta, GA (the practice group comes in every day; some limited work-from-home flexibility if needed)
About this roleWe are looking for a
Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney with
2-6 years of transactional real estate experience to join our busy commercial real estate practice in Atlanta. We want a sharp, entrepreneurial attorney, ideally from big law, who wants to work on large multimillion-dollar deals without a billable hour requirement. You'll be mentored closely by our senior real estate associate as the group grows.
What will you be doing?- Handling multimillion-dollar commercial real estate deals, including acquisitions, dispositions, development, and financing
- Drafting and negotiating retail and commercial leases, purchase contracts, and loan documents
- Running due diligence, including reviewing surveys, title, and site maps
- Forming entities and handling general corporate work tied to real estate deals
- Working directly with clients from day one and growing under the mentorship of a senior associate
Key Requirements- 2-6 years of commercial real estate transactional experience (strong candidates with 5-6 years will also be considered)
- Commercial real estate only, with no residential real estate background
- Top credentials; big law or major firm experience (e.g., Greenberg Traurig, Alston & Bird) is a strong plus
- Based in Georgia and able to work in the Atlanta office every day
- Thick skin and a fast-paced, team-first attitude (the group is blunt and uses strong language)
Role responsibilities• Provide legal counsel to property owners on real estate and landlord-tenant matters.
• Provide occasional support on real estate purchase-and-sale matters.
• Represent clients in administrative hearings, trial court proceedings, and appeals.
• Draft and argue pleadings, motions, and writs.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Manage discovery and support trial preparation.
• Communicate directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Negotiate settlements and draft agreements to resolve disputes.
