Real Estate and Estate Planning Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Real Estate and Estate Planning Associate in Fort Lauderdale, 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 and ability to manage multiple transactions.
• Client-service orientation to build relationships with high-net-worth individuals.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with 1031 exchanges, QPRTs, or conservation easements.
• Exposure to land use, zoning, or real estate development matters.
• LL.M. in Taxation or Estate Planning is a plus.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Florida Bar admission.

Skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Exceptional benefits plans.

This large, full-service commercial law firm has a large and diversified practice serving an extensive and enviable client base of international, national and local businesses, institutions, local government offices, and individuals. Attorneys have 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 representing foreign banks in domestic and offshore matters. The work environment is one of camaraderie where attorneys readily share their time, ideas, and advice. The pay scale and benifits are the equals of any in the region.