Analysis Skills, Attorney, Customer Relations, Due Diligence, Entrepreneurship, Financial Transactions, Land Development, Land Use, Leadership, Legal, Loans, Mentoring, Negotiation Skills, Network Operations Center, Real Estate, Real Estate Development, Reconciliation, Retail, Sales, Team Player, Time Management, Zoning
REAL ESTATE COUNSEL ATTORNEY (BUILD-TO-SUIT, ACQUISITIONS & DISPOSITIONS, LAND DEVELOPMENT)
Real Estate Practice Group
Location: Atlanta, GA; Boston, MA; Dallas, TX; Houston, TX; Kansas City, MO; Miami, FL; New Orleans, LA; Phoenix, AZ; Short Hills, NJ or St. Louis, MO
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A top-15 AmLaw firm is seeking an accomplished Real Estate Counsel to join its sophisticated and highly regarded Real Estate practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a senior-level real estate attorney to work on complex, high-impact transactions for premier clients across a wide range of asset classes. The role offers access to robust resources, meaningful cross-office collaboration, and the ability to play a leadership role on significant matters nationwide.
Candidate Profile
- JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
- Active Bar Admission in applicable jurisdiction, in good standing.
- 10+ years of substantive experience in transactional real estate matters at an AmLaw firm.
- Significant experience in real estate development and redevelopment, including build-to-suit leasing with work letters, land acquisitions, and preparing land for development or redevelopment
- Proven experience representing developers, owners, investors, REITs, lenders, and corporate occupiers
- Demonstrated ability to handle complex transactions involving industrial, office, retail, multifamily, mixed-use, community facilities, and data center projects
- Experience at a major law firm with a national real estate practice is required
- Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills, with excellent commercial judgment
- Ability to manage multiple matters effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Collaborative mindset with a demonstrated commitment to mentoring junior attorneys
Key Responsibilities
- Represent lenders, investors, developers, owners, and other clients in a wide range of real estate transactions.
- Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases (including ground and triple-net leases), build-to-suit leases, development agreements, joint venture documents, and related real estate contracts
- Lead and manage due diligence, including title and survey review, zoning, and land use analysis
- Coordinate and close acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development transactions
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, overseeing transaction workflows from inception through closing
- Mentor junior lawyers and ensure timely, high-quality client deliverables
Why Join Us?
This is a compelling opportunity to join a forward-thinking Real Estate team that advises clients at every stage of the real estate life cycle. You’ll work on sophisticated matters for market-leading clients while enjoying a collegial, entrepreneurial environment that values collaboration, professional development, and leadership. The practice offers meaningful responsibility, access to marquee transactions, and the support needed to continue building a top-tier real estate practice.
Compensation & Benefits
Highly Competitive Salary: commensurate with experience.
- Discretionary Bonus Eligibility.
Robust Benefits Package: Includes top-tier medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, paid maternity and paternity leave, generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, and additional perks.
Supportive Culture: Our client fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment that supports innovation, balance, and career advancement.
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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