Commercial Real Estate and Transactional Attorney

A law firm in Chattanooga, Tennessee, is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate and Transactional Attorney to handle a variety of commercial real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience with transactional commercial real estate matters and possess strong drafting, negotiation, and client communication skills.

Duties:

• Draft and negotiate leases, purchase and sale agreements, letters of intent, easements, covenants, restriction agreements, and other commercial real estate documents.
• Conduct due diligence related to real estate transactions and oversee deals from agreement to closing, including reviewing title and survey reports, tracking critical dates, and preparing closing documents.
• Facilitate closings and handle post-closing documentation and administration.
• Draft and review complex operating agreements, bylaws, shareholders' agreements, property management agreements, service level agreements, indemnity agreements, and other client contracts.
• Coordinate with other team members, including attorneys, paralegals, and staff members.
• Organize and maintain client files effectively.
• Provide top-notch service, including responsive guidance to clients and delivering high-quality work products.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to at least one State Bar in the relevant jurisdiction, with the ability to seek admission in Tennessee.
• 7+ years of experience as an attorney with transactional commercial real estate experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Admission to at least one State Bar in the relevant jurisdiction.

Skills:

• Drafting and negotiation skills for commercial real estate transactions.
• Ability to conduct due diligence and oversee deals from agreement to closing.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills for working with various clients and team members.

This Tennessee-based law firm is more 120 years old and has three offices in the state. More than fifty skilled attorneys make up the firm. It has seven areas of practice. Automotive, business law and litigation-risk management are a number of its practice disciplines. The firm endorses diversity in the workplace and community outreach.