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 HYBRID 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 oncomplex, 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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