Real Estate Attorney

Job Overview:
A prominent law firm is actively seeking a Real Estate Attorney with 5 to 8 years of experience to support its high-volume Real Estate practice group. This role is ideal for candidates with strong commercial leasing experience, particularly in retail leasing. The firm values attorneys who are responsive, self-directed, and committed to excellence. The role offers flexibility in work location, including the option to work remotely.

Location:

• Detroit, MI

Duties:

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial lease agreements

• Handle retail leasing matters with a focus on accuracy and client service

• Provide practical legal counsel on a wide range of real estate leasing issues

• Operate independently without day-to-day supervision

• Meet deadlines within a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment

• Respond efficiently to business needs and maintain high standards of work

Requirements:

• 5–8 years of real estate legal experience, with a focus on commercial leasing

• Retail leasing experience is strongly preferred

• Must be licensed to practice law in the current jurisdiction or eligible for admission without examination

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple responsibilities

• Proven responsiveness and reliability in client and team interactions

• Comfortable working under pressure in a deadline-driven setting

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active license to practice law in the candidate’s current jurisdiction

• Eligibility for admission in additional jurisdictions without examination is a plus

Skills:

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills in lease transactions

• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities

• Highly organized with strong attention to detail

• Capable of managing competing priorities effectively

• Sound judgment and professionalism in high-stakes environments

Benefits:

• Eligible for annual discretionary bonus

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical insurance with optional HSA/FSA accounts

  • Dental and vision coverage

  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance

  • Life insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid vacation and sick leave

  • Parking or public transportation stipend

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

An entrepreneurial firm with a great culture serving clients in all areas of business and government legal services, this firm delivers a client-centered culture. Ranked as a Top 100 client service law firm in the United States, as well as employing 64 Best Lawyers in America, this multi-disciplinary, international law firm draws on their attorneys' comprehensive industry and policy knowledge, as well as the global network of industry advisor and subject-matter exerts, to provide innovative legal solutions and client-service excellence worldwide.