Real Estate Associate

Real Estate Associate

Full-Time | On-Site | Kansas City, MO

Compensation: $240,000-$435,000

An Am Law 100 law firm with more than 1,200 attorneys across 25+ offices nationwide is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its nationally recognized Real Estate practice in Kansas City.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on sophisticated real estate transactions with a collaborative team that encourages professional growth, direct client exposure, and long-term career development. Associates receive meaningful responsibility on complex matters while working alongside experienced real estate attorneys serving high-profile national clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including:

  • Acquisitions

  • Dispositions

  • Title and survey review

  • Development matters

• Assist with financing transactions and joint ventures.

• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents.

• Analyze complex legal issues and provide practical business-focused advice.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple offices on national real estate matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

• Active Missouri Bar admission or ability to obtain admission through reciprocity/UBE.

• 3-6 years of sophisticated transactional real estate experience (more experienced candidates will also be considered).

• Strong law firm experience, preferably with larger or nationally recognized firms.

• Experience handling acquisitions, dispositions, title and survey review, and development work.

• Excellent legal research, writing, and communication skills.

• Strong academic credentials.

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Joint venture experience.

• Commercial real estate financing experience.

• Data center development experience.

• Experience managing sophisticated, high-value commercial real estate transactions.

What You'll Receive

• Competitive compensation ranging from $240,000-$435,000 based on experience.

• Performance-based bonus opportunities.

• Comprehensive benefits package.

• Opportunity to work with nationally recognized clients on complex real estate matters.

• Clear path for professional growth within a nationally recognized practice.

• Collaborative culture with significant partner interaction and mentorship.

Work Arrangement

• Full-time

• On-site in Kansas City

• Visa sponsorship is not available.