Platt Richmond is seeking a mid-level Commercial Real Estate Associate to join our growing practice. This role is designed for someone who already knows how deals work and is ready to take on more responsibility. You’ll be involved in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including development, joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, land use/zoning, leasing, and financing.
Here, you'll:
Work on sophisticated, high-value transactions while also running your own smaller deals
Get direct client exposure early
Take real ownership of transactions instead of just supporting a small piece of them
What We're Looking For:
Solid experience with development and joint venture transactions
Comfortable and experienced in drafting and negotiating core deal documents (PSAs, leases, joint venture company agreements, loan documents)
Someone who can operate independently but knows when to ask questions
The Right Fit:
This role is ideal for someone who:
Is driven, detail oriented, and looking to take on more responsibility
Values high-quality work but doesn’t want the big law lifestyle
Enjoys working directly with clients and being part of a great team
Is looking for high-quality deal experience, meaningful responsibility, and the ability to develop into a well-rounded real estate lawyer, this is the place
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist partners on a broad range of transactions
Prepare and/or negotiate letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, title objection letters, leases, joint venture agreements, and financing documents
Conduct legal due diligence, including title and survey, land use/zoning, and environmental
Quarterback deal closings, including coordination with deal teams and title companies
Manage and delegate appropriate tasks to paralegals
Conduct deal status conferences
Qualifications
4-7 years of commercial real estate experience
Strong attention to detail
Intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in projects, rather than a “finish the task and forget about it” approach
Excellent communication and grammatical skills, both verbal and written
Genuine, authentic personality
Team player; takes direction well; receptive to constructive feedback
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
J.D. and Texas Bar Admittance
Perks
Collegial atmosphere of hard-working but fun-loving partners, associates, and staff
Candidate will be a team member in a coveted section of the firm whose partners consistently receive top marks in employee feedback