Senior Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly-qualified Senior Real Estate Associate to join their Real Estate group in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in commercial real estate transactions and will be responsible for managing and executing various real estate deals.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate documents for commercial real estate transactions.
• Manage development transactions, purchases, sales, and leases.
• Conduct and oversee due diligence work.
• Close real estate transactions efficiently.
• Work directly with clients and manage client relationships.
• Oversee and support associates and paralegals as needed.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in commercial real estate transactions.
• Ability to handle transactions independently.
• Strong client management skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin.

Skills

• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules available.
• Alternative compensation structures may be discussed.

This large firm operates like a small law firm, with offices across the nation, and the quality of its attorneys and work is high. The firm's lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. The firm handles virtually all types of litigation and transactional law. It has been a legal powerhouse in the Midwest for a long time. The size allows the firm to handle the most complex transactions and cases, and its clients include many Fortune 500 companies. Associates are allowed to choose the practice areas and specific assignments that interest them, and they will be challenged with responsibility and client contact.