Real Estate Associate

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking a full-time, partnership-track Real Estate Associate to join its Dallas-based practice. This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated real estate transactions, including mortgage and mezzanine financing, acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures. Ideal candidates will bring 3–6 years of experience, a strong academic background, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. This role is suited for attorneys interested in long-term career growth and direct client involvement within a dynamic real estate group.

Location:

• Dallas, TX

Duties:

• Handle a range of real estate transactions on both the debt and equity sides

• Represent clients in mortgage and mezzanine loan transactions

• Advise on equity-side matters such as acquisitions, dispositions, and joint venture arrangements

• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to structure and execute complex real estate deals

• Conduct due diligence, draft and review transactional documents, and manage closing processes

• Contribute to team strategy and client development initiatives

Requirements:

• 3–6 years of experience in real estate law, particularly in transactional matters

• Experience in either debt-side (mortgage, mezzanine) or equity-side (acquisitions, dispositions, joint ventures) transactions

• Strong transactional drafting and negotiation skills

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Education:

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

• Demonstrated academic excellence

Certifications:

• Admission to the Texas Bar preferred

• Must obtain Texas Bar membership within one year of employment

Skills:

• Strong analytical and organizational abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Collaborative and team-oriented approach

• Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work

• Business acumen and client-focused mindset

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

• Partnership-track opportunity

• Supportive and inclusive work environment

• Participation in firmwide professional development and mentoring programs

• Equal opportunity employer

• Drug-free workplace

• E-Verify participant

• Veteran and disability hiring encouraged

This firm's clientele ranges from government agencies to multinational corporations and individuals, with offices throughout the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Due to its multinational presence, the firm celebrates diversity as its workforce represents ethnicities the world over, with strong support for women evident in all the firm's branches. The firm's areas of practice include banking & finance, energy, privacy & cybersecurity, and immigration, to mention a few. A large part of the firm's resources, human and financial, are devoted to charitable work. The firm is also committed to transparency and cost-efficiency. Consequently, its legal matters and project management policies are focused on affordable pricing.