Real Estate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a non-partner track Real Estate Attorney to join their team in Saint Louis. This role offers challenging work, client relationship building, and specialization opportunities without a billable hour requirement. The firm provides a collaborative environment with hybrid work flexibility and necessary equipment. A comprehensive benefits package is available, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401(k) match, profit sharing, paid parental leave, and domestic partner coverage.

Duties

• Provide expert legal and strategic advice on real estate aspects in bond and lease financings.
• Analyze and advise on title, survey, environmental, zoning, and other real estate matters.
• Prepare and negotiate real estate documents such as purchase agreements and leases.
• Advise on land use regulations, zoning approvals, and permitting processes.
• Provide counsel on property acquisition strategies, including eminent domain proceedings.
• Collaborate on real estate components of complex public-private partnership projects.
• Identify and resolve real estate issues during public finance transactions.

Requirements

• J.D. with excellent academic credentials.
• 5-7 years practicing real estate law, preferably in commercial real estate or public sector.
• Strong understanding of real estate principles, laws, and regulations.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills

• Independent, action-oriented thinker with minimal supervision required.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) match and profit sharing.
• Paid parental leave.
• Domestic partner coverage.

Founded almost 35 years ago, this reputed law practice specializes in public finance and has offices in the states of Missouri, Kansas, and Nebraska. The firm is recognized nationwide for its legal expertise in the area of tax-exempt bond financing and is comprised of a fairly large group of highly proficient attorneys. A few of the firm's main areas of practice are bank counsel, corporate finance, economic development, and municipal leasing.