Real Estate Associate Attorney

A law firm in St. Louis is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney with 2+ years of prior experience handling transactional real estate work. The ideal candidate must have an excellent academic record, with a ranking in the top 1/3 of the graduating class preferred.

Duties:

• Handle transactional real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing.
• Draft and review real estate agreements, contracts, leases, and other legal documents.
• Conduct due diligence and title examinations for real estate transactions.
• Provide legal advice and counsel to clients on real estate matters.
• Assist with negotiations and closings of real estate deals.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and other stakeholders on real estate projects.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of prior experience handling transactional real estate work.
• Excellent academic record, with a ranking in the top 1/3 of the graduating class preferred.

Education and Certifications:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Missouri or eligibility for admission by waiver.

Skills:

• Knowledge of real estate law and transactions.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to conduct due diligence and title examinations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits Offered:

Competitive salary, merit and client origination bonus opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package.

This firm's practice groups include antitrust; bankruptcy and creditors' rights; corporate; environmental, chemical, and toxic tort; estate planning and probate; government affairs and administrative law; health care; intellectual property; labor and employment; litigation; media and communications; municipal law, zoning, and finance; pension and employee benefits; real estate; tax; and technology, computers, and electronic commerce.