Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks mid-level and senior Real Estate Associates to join their team in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidates will possess expertise in areas such as mortgage/mezzanine debt, joint-venture equity work, acquisitions and dispositions, and development. Candidates with a strong background in non-real estate transactional work will also be considered.

Duties

• Handle mortgage and mezzanine debt transactions for lenders and borrowers.
• Engage in joint-venture equity work and related negotiations.
• Manage acquisitions and dispositions of real estate assets.
• Participate in real estate development projects.

Requirements

• Experience in real estate transactions or related fields.
• Commitment to professional growth and mentorship.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.

Education

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

Certifications

• Admission to the state bar in Texas or eligibility for admission.

Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in managing complex transactions.

Benefits

• Health care coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid days off, including sick and vacation time.
• Parental leave.
• Basic life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

This Vault 50 leading international law firm has been consistently ranked among the world's top law firms in industry surveys and major publications. Associates emphasize the firm's flexibility and the ability to work on cutting-edge, high-stakes matters with brilliant attorneys, as well as the ability to advise clients on some of today's most complex and significant matters. Associates described the firm as laid back and a BigLaw paradise. Associates are drawn to the firm's impressive reputation and headline hitting cases. One associate remarked at how happy he noticed attorneys working at this firm were. Junior attorneys obtain experience in document review and drafting, motion drafting, appellate brief drafting, first-chairing depositions, and working on memoranda for major clients. The firm is distinctively positioned in today's global marketplace and offers unparalleled, innovative thinking for clients with the most challenging needs. The attorneys at this firm aspire to handle all matters as partners with their clients. The firm leads retreats across its offices, allowing great networking opportunities. The firm also emphasizes a strong diversity and pro bono on its attorneys.