Associate - Corporate and Real Estate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a highly motivated mid-level Commercial and Technology Contracts Associate in Charleston, SC. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of transactional experience in corporate or commercial contracts and/or commercial real estate leasing, and must be licensed to practice in South Carolina.

Duties

• Engage in corporate mergers and acquisitions.
• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including supply, distribution, and service agreements.
• Handle commercial real estate leasing transactions for industrial, warehouse, office, and retail spaces.
• Prepare general corporate documents, such as formation documents and operating agreements.
• Maintain organized records with strong attention to detail.
• Interact comfortably with clients to provide exceptional service.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of relevant transactional experience.
• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina.
• Strong academic background.
• Demonstrated business development potential.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed attorney in South Carolina.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Commitment to exceptional work product and client service.

Benefits

• Comparable salary, benefits, and bonus to other Am Law 200 firms.
• Collegial and diverse work environment.
• Opportunities for professional and personal development.

This multi-specialty law firm headquartered in Columbia, South Carolina, offers a wide range of legal services to clients across various industries. It has nine offices in major locations including Charlotte, North Carolina, and Austin, Texas. It has a team of over 180 attorneys that specializes in areas including antitrust law, banking and finance, corporate law, intellectual property law, litigation, and tax law. It has been ranked as one of the largest firms in the country by the National Law Journal.