Real Estate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Edina, MN, is seeking a skilled Real Estate Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate should have at least 5+ years of experience handling commercial and residential transactions, title reviews, and closings. They should possess practice area confidence and excellent communication, writing, and critical-thinking skills.

Duties:

• Handle commercial real estate transactions, including drafting and negotiating contracts, leases, and agreements.
• Manage residential real estate transactions, including reviewing purchase agreements and conducting closings.
• Perform thorough title reviews and address any issues that arise during the review process.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients regarding real estate matters.
• Represent clients in real estate litigation matters, if necessary.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations affecting real estate transactions.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in the state of Minnesota.
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience practicing real estate law.
• Strong understanding of commercial and residential real estate transactions.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Minnesota State Bar.

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong negotiation and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research databases.

This corporate and business law firm provides a wide variety of legal services to clients. Its major practice areas include agriculture law, banking, finance and workouts, business and corporate law, construction and lien law, real estate law, intellectual property law, homeowners association, and estate planning. The firm has received the highest rating for professional and ethical excellence from Martindale-Hubbell. Its office is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.