Commercial Real Estate Associate/Counsel Attorney (Raleigh)

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COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE OR COUNSEL ATTORNEY

Real Estate & Commercial Development Practice Group

Location: Raleigh, NC

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Our client, a highly respected Southeastern law firm with a nationally recognized real estate practice, is seeking an Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Real Estate & Commercial Development Practice Group in Raleigh. This is an outstanding opportunity for a talented real estate attorney to work on sophisticated commercial transactions across the United States while collaborating with an experienced team of attorneys representing developers, investors, lenders, borrowers, landlords, tenants, and business owners.

The successful candidate will play a key role in complex acquisition, development, financing, leasing, and disposition matters involving a broad range of asset classes and high-value commercial projects.

Candidate Profile

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• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
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• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
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• 3+ years of substantive commercial real estate experience in a sophisticated law firm setting
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• Experience representing clients in commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, financing transactions, and leasing matters
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• Significant experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements
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• Experience preparing and negotiating easement agreements and restrictive covenant declarations
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• Experience negotiating and reviewing loan documents on behalf of borrowers
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• Familiarity with title, survey, due diligence, and closing processes
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• Experience managing multiple transactions simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
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• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills
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• Excellent communication and client relationship management abilities
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• Prior experience in a sophisticated law firm real estate practice preferred
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Key Responsibilities

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• Represent developers, investors, property owners, landlords, tenants, lenders, and borrowers in a wide range of commercial real estate transactions
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• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, easements, declarations, leases, financing documents, and related transaction documents
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• Manage acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and real estate financing transactions from inception through closing
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• Conduct and oversee real estate due diligence, including title and survey review
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• Structure and negotiate complex deal terms while identifying and mitigating transactional risk
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• Coordinate with clients, lenders, title companies, consultants, and opposing counsel throughout transactions
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• Advise clients on land use, zoning, development, and regulatory considerations impacting projects
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• Collaborate with attorneys across construction, environmental, tax, corporate, finance, and economic development practices to support client objectives
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Why Join?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join one of the Southeast's largest and fastest-growing real estate practices. The group represents clients nationwide on sophisticated matters involving office, industrial, retail, mixed-use, multifamily, healthcare, educational, energy, research and development, and entertainment-related projects.

Attorneys in this practice gain exposure to complex transactions across virtually every commercial real estate asset class while benefiting from a highly collaborative environment and a strong commitment to professional development. The firm's broad platform, entrepreneurial culture, and emphasis on community engagement provide an ideal environment for attorneys seeking long-term career growth and meaningful client relationships.

Compensation & Benefits

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• Salary: Expected base salary range of $190,000+, determined by experience, qualifications and market factors
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• Eligibility for multiple bonus opportunities
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• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; HSA/FSA; 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan; employee referral program; PTO and holidays; an employee assistance program; wellness initiatives, professional development resources, and additional firm-sponsored benefits.
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Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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