Real Estate and Estate Planning Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Real Estate and Estate Planning Associate in West Palm Beach, FL. This role offers a unique opportunity for a mid-level attorney to engage in sophisticated real estate transactions for high-net-worth individuals and families.

Duties

• Collaborate with estate planning attorneys on wealth transfer strategies and tax-efficient structuring.
• Advise private clients and trusts on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
• Structure and negotiate transactions involving estate planning vehicles.
• Draft and review purchase and sale agreements, lease agreements, and loan documents.
• Conduct due diligence on real property assets within trusts and estates.
• Coordinate with outside counsel and third parties for transaction closings.

Requirements

• Admission to the Florida Bar.
• 4-6 years of experience in real estate transactions with exposure to private client or estate planning matters.
• Strong understanding of real property wealth preservation structures.
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents independently.
• Familiarity with tax considerations for real estate in trusts and estates.
• Experience resolving complex title defects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple transactions.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Florida Bar admission.

Skills

• Client-service orientation.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with high-net-worth individuals.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Exceptional benefits plans.

This prestigious law firm has 11 offices across Florida and has 160 attorneys working as part of the team. The firm was started in the mid-1920s and works in the areas of tax, immigration, securities and corporate governance, international, government affairs, private wealth services, construction, technology and entrepreneurial companies, healthcare, trust, probate and guardianship litigation, leisure and resorts, corporate and business litigation. This firm is one of the oldest commercial law firms in Florida.