Real Estate Attorney

Job Overview
A well-established Texas-based law firm is seeking a Real Estate Attorney with 5–12 years of experience to join its Austin office. This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial legal professional with a substantial portable book of business (minimum $200,000) who is eager to collaborate with an experienced team and help grow a dynamic real estate practice. The position offers the opportunity to lead client engagements, develop new business, and contribute to strategic practice group expansion.

Location

• Austin, TX

Duties

• Represent developers, investors, buyers, and sellers in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing

• Provide legal counsel on real estate finance, including commercial loan transactions

• Advise on entitlements, zoning regulations, land use issues, and environmental compliance

• Draft and negotiate legal agreements such as purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, and development contracts

• Advise and manage issues related to homeowners' associations, including governance, compliance, and dispute resolution

• Collaborate with attorneys across practice groups to cross-sell services and expand client offerings

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience practicing real estate law, with an established record of client representation and business development

• Minimum portable book of business of $200,000

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage real estate transactions and provide strategic legal guidance

• Desire to contribute to team development and firm-wide collaboration

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Proficiency in handling a variety of complex real estate legal matters

• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on client development and cross-practice collaboration

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and book of business

• Full health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

• 401(k) with firm match and profit-sharing

• Paid time off and holidays

• Paid parking

• Professional development opportunities

• Collaborative and collegial firm culture with a strong emphasis on work-life balance

This mid-sized Texas firm handles a wide variety of transactional and litigation matters, and it has a long history of providing its clients with quality legal representation. It represents some of the largest corporations in Texas, and it is well connected in the state's politics. The firm limits its associate hiring, so all associates have the opportunity to make parner and are not forced to compete with each other.