Job Description
REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY Locations: Atlanta, GA | Charlotte, NC HYBRID A leading Southeastern law firm is seeking an ambitious
Associate Attorney to join its
Real Estate & Commercial Development Practice Group in
Atlanta or
Charlotte . This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious associate seeking to handle transactions related to a broad range of real estate assets, working alongside seasoned professionals on high-profile deals from conception to closing.
Candidate Profile - JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
- Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction , in good standing
- 5+ years of substantive commercial real estate experience in a sophisticated law firm setting
- Experience in commercial real estate acquisitions , development , financing , leasing , and dispositions
- Skilled in drafting and negotiating complex purchase and sale agreements , easements , declarations of restrictive covenants , and loan documents for construction and permanent financing
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to manage multiple complex projects and deliver high-quality client service
Key Responsibilities - Represent clients in a wide range of commercial real estate transactions , including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and leasing
- Draft , review , and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, easements, restrictive covenants, joint venture documents, and loan agreements
- Provide counsel on development projects , land use , zoning , and entitlement issues
- Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups, including tax, corporate finance, construction, and environmental, to support all aspects of client transactions
- Advise developers , investors , lenders , landlords , and tenants on strategies to structure, negotiate, and close real estate deals efficiently
- Support clients with real estate portfolio restructuring and joint venture formations
Why Join? This is an outstanding opportunity to work on
sophisticated real estate transactions within a
nationally recognized team , known as
one of the Southeast's premier real estate practices . With nearly 50 attorneys dedicated to helping clients bring projects from concept to completion, the team advises on virtually
every type of real property , from office buildings and mixed-use developments to renewable energy projects and health care facilities. Attorneys in this group work with a broad range of clients-including developers, investors, lenders, landlords, and tenants-on
high-profile projects across the United States . The firm fosters a collegial and supportive culture that values mentorship, organic professional development, and meaningful community engagement.
Compensation & Benefits - Salary : Expected base salary range of $190,000-$310,000 , determined by experience and market factors
- Eligibility for multiple bonus opportunities
- 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; and corporate discounts
Application Requirements Interested candidates should submit a
cover letter ,
resume ,
law school transcript , and
deal sheet /
list of representative transactions for consideration.
Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer .
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