Real Estate Attorney - Associate Level

Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Real Estate Attorney - Associate Level with 2+ years of experience to join their team in Des Moines, IA. The ideal candidate will be motivated, client-focused, and eager to grow within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

Duties

• Conduct legal research.
• Draft real estate transactional documents, including purchase and sale agreements, financing instruments, and leases.
• Work directly with clients and contribute to compliance, strategy, and team discussions.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in transactional real estate law.
• Excellent writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Bar admission in Iowa is required or eligibility to waive in.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Iowa.

Skills

• Strong research and drafting abilities.
• Effective client communication and relationship management.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Benefits

• A collegial and inclusive culture committed to professional development.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact matters for sophisticated clients.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Real paths for growth and leadership.
• Dynamic firm growth and opportunities.

This Iowa based firm was founded over 60 years ago. Their legal practice concentrates on all facets of business law. They employ a sizable team of very skilled attorneys. Administrative law, bankruptcy-corporate restructuring, employment-labor law and international business transactions are a number of their areas of practice. Practice industries represented are wide-ranging such as construction, healthcare providers and renewable fuels. The firm supports diversity in the labor force.