Associate Attorney - Real Estate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a knowledgeable and proactive real estate attorney with at least 5 years of commercial real estate experience in Florida. The successful candidate will join the Real Estate practice group and contribute to various aspects of real estate transactions.

Duties

• Review and draft real estate purchase contracts, leases, easements, and other agreements.
• Conduct due diligence on real estate transactions, including title searches.
• Prepare entity and closing documents.
• Review and issue title commitments on behalf of nationally recognized title insurance companies.
• Provide legal advice and guidance to clients regarding property transactions.
• Negotiate terms and conditions for real estate transactions on behalf of clients.
• Ensure that real estate transactions comply with legal requirements.
• Facilitate the closing of real estate transactions.
• Research and stay updated on real estate laws, regulations, and trends affecting the industry.
• Collaborate with other attorneys, paralegals, and real estate professionals to achieve clients' and firm objectives.

Requirements

• Possess an outstanding academic record with a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to The Florida Bar in good standing.
• At least 5 years of experience practicing commercial real estate law.
• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, contracts, and property law.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Proven track record of providing high-quality legal services and achieving favorable outcomes for clients.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admission to The Florida Bar in good standing.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of commercial real estate transactions, contracts, and property law.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.

Benefits

• Fulfilling, team-oriented working environment.
• Outstanding benefits.

Established in the first quarter of the twentieth century, this prestigious law firm has two offices in Florida and employs a fairly large team of highly skilled attorneys. It has thirteen practice groups, including agricultural law, business-corporate, eminent domain, financial institutions, litigation, and municipal law. Over the years, the firm's attorneys have been acknowledged numerous times in prominent industry publications.