Real Estate Partner

A law firm seeks a highly skilled and experienced Real Estate Partner to join a fully remote, dynamic legal practice. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience handling complex commercial real estate transactions, with expertise across development, acquisitions, financing, and leasing. A portable client base generating at least $250,000 annually is required. This is an exceptional opportunity for a self-driven attorney with a focus on business-oriented legal services in the real estate sector.

Duties:

• Lead and manage high-level commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financing arrangements.
• Advise clients on various real estate matters, such as development projects, commercial leasing (office and retail), and property management agreements.
• Oversee and advise on transactions related to multi-family, hotel, and apartment properties, as well as Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs).
• Handle joint venture investments, debt restructurings, and workouts in real estate deals.
• Provide strategic legal counsel regarding complex commercial real estate matters, including lending (construction, acquisition, and permanent loans).
• Draft, review, and negotiate key real estate agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, and leasing contracts.
• Maintain and grow a portable client base, with a focus on delivering high-quality, business-focused legal services.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial real estate law, particularly in development, acquisitions, financing, and leasing.
• A proven track record of managing and leading real estate transactions from inception to closing.
• Experience working at an AmLaw 200 firm or an equivalent prestigious law firm is strongly preferred.
• A self-sustaining portable client base generating at least $250,000 in annual revenue, or a demonstrated business development plan with strong potential for growth.
• Extensive knowledge of the real estate market, including joint ventures, REITs, and debt restructuring in the real estate context.
• Strong business acumen and the ability to advise clients with a focus on their overall business goals.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state (preferably Colorado).

Skills:

• In-depth expertise in complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
• Exceptional negotiation and drafting skills for high-stakes real estate deals.
• Ability to manage large, complex transactions and provide strategic advice to clients.
• Strong client relationship management, with a focus on business-oriented legal advice and solutions.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote, flexible work environment, maintaining high performance and client satisfaction.
• Self-motivated and entrepreneurial, with a demonstrated capacity to develop and sustain a portable book of business.

What We Offer:

• 100% remote work flexibility, enabling you to work from anywhere.
• A merit-based, transparent compensation model where partners retain 80-90% of client revenue.
• No minimum billable hour quotas, ensuring a healthier work-life balance.
• A collaborative, non-bureaucratic environment where success is measured by results and client satisfaction.
• Opportunities for career growth, leadership, and recognition within an innovative and respected legal practice.

This renowned legal firm is based in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, New York and Washington, D.C. The firm's areas of specialization are bankruptcy and Chapter 11 restructuring, employment and labor, corporate and business services, government, franchise and distribution, entrepreneurial and start-up services, insurance and risk management, intellectual property, interactive environment, real estate, tax, litigation and dispute resolution, securities, technology and regulatory law and compliance. The firm believes that the clients are better served through a strong collaboration of talented lawyers working in tandem.