Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Real Estate Associate in New Orleans, LA. This role involves working with sophisticated clients on complex real estate transactions, focusing on data center and energy-related projects. The position offers an opportunity to engage in high-level legal work with a preference for candidates with relevant experience.

Duties

• Draft purchase and sale agreements, particularly for power infrastructure contingencies.
• Analyze development issues including power, water, and fiberoptic infrastructure.
• Handle zoning, entitlements, permits, and land use matters.
• Close real estate transactions efficiently and effectively.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in real estate law.
• Experience with data center development and financing preferred.
• Am Law 100 firm experience is required.
• Excellent writing and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly in the jurisdiction of resident office location.

Skills

• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and agreements.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Benefits

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.