Associate Attorney - Real Estate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly skilled attorney with over five years of experience to join its private equity real estate and banking transactions practice in Jacksonville, Florida. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in real estate and corporate matters, fluency in complex joint venture structures, and experience negotiating and editing operating agreements.

Duties

• Manage the full life cycle of private equity real estate and finance transactions.
• Structure and document joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
• Draft, review, and negotiate core transaction documents.
• Oversee legal due diligence and synthesize findings into risk assessments.
• Manage closings, maintain checklists, and ensure accurate delivery of deliverables.
• Lead and participate in deal calls, facilitating negotiations with counterparties.

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• Minimum of five years of experience in private equity real estate, real estate finance, or banking transactions.
• Mastery of core real estate and corporate documentation.
• Proven ability to manage transactions independently and drive timely execution.
• Strong negotiation, drafting, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with fund structures, REIT considerations, and complex waterfalls preferred.

Education

• J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to at least one U.S. state bar, eligibility for admission in Florida.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and drafting skills.
• Excellent issue-spotting and judgment abilities.
• Clear and concise communication with clients and counterparties.
• Comfort with project management tools and closing platforms.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Paid time off (PTO) inclusive of vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing.
• Term Life and AD&D, short-term and long-term disability.
• Additional voluntary benefits and Employee Assistance Program.