Real Estate and Estate Planning Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Real Estate and Estate Planning Associate in Jacksonville, FL. This role offers a mid-level attorney the chance to engage in sophisticated real estate transactions for high-net-worth clients and their entities.

Duties

• Collaborate with estate planning attorneys on wealth transfer strategies and tax-efficient structuring.
• Advise private clients and trusts on real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.
• Structure and negotiate transactions involving estate planning vehicles.
• Draft and negotiate purchase, sale, and lease agreements, and loan documents.
• Conduct due diligence on real property assets within trusts and estates.
• Coordinate with external parties to ensure smooth transaction closings.

Requirements

• Admission to the Florida Bar.
• 4-6 years of experience in real estate transactions with exposure to private client or estate planning matters.
• Strong understanding of real property wealth preservation structures.
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents independently.
• Familiarity with tax considerations for real estate in trusts and estates.
• Experience resolving complex title defects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple transactions.
• Client-service orientation to build relationships with high-net-worth individuals.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Florida Bar admission.

Skills

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating legal documents.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Exceptional benefits plans.

This large, full-service commercial law firm has a diversified practice serving an extensive client base of international, national and local businesses, institutions and local government offices, as well as individuals. Its attorneys offer clients extensive experience in banking, tax planning, licensing and distribution, corporate matters, immigration, real estate, litigation, resort and hotel development and franchising. The firm is particularly well-known for its transactional capabilities dealing with complex transnational litigation and in representing foreign banks in domestic and offshore operations. The work environment is one of camaraderie where attorneys readily share their time, ideas, and advice. The pay scale is competitive within the region.