Real Estate/Transactional Associate

Job Overview:

A mid-sized law firm with a strong transactional and real estate practice is seeking a Real Estate & Transactional Associate Attorney for its Dallas office. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of relevant experience in handling complex business transactions, including M&A, corporate governance, finance, and real estate matters. This position offers significant client interaction, autonomy in deal execution, and the opportunity to work on a broad range of business and real estate matters in a collaborative legal environment.

Location:

• Dallas, TX

Duties:

• Manage and negotiate commercial real estate transactions and related agreements

• Handle corporate transactions including mergers and acquisitions, business structuring, and governance

• Draft and review financing and lending agreements for borrowers and lenders

• Prepare a wide range of legal documents including purchase agreements, operating agreements, and corporate resolutions

• Provide legal guidance in connection with business planning and entity formation

• Advise clients on risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and deal structure

• Maintain direct and professional communication with clients and other stakeholders

• Collaborate with internal legal teams and external parties to close transactions efficiently

Requirements:

• 5–7 years of transactional law experience, with a focus on real estate and business law

• Significant experience handling deal negotiations, corporate structuring, and finance matters

• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

• Comfort with high-level client interaction and responsibility for deal execution

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active and in good standing with the Texas State Bar

Skills:

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills across a variety of transactional documents

• Ability to provide practical, solution-oriented legal advice to business clients

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• High attention to detail and strong organizational abilities

• Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of working independently

• Confident in client-facing interactions and complex deal discussions

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

• Bonus eligibility based on performance

• Comprehensive benefits package available upon request

• Opportunity for client-facing work and long-term career growth within the firm

The multi-faceted law firm serves clients across a range of industries including construction, insurance, manufacturing, transportation, and retail, restaurant, and hospitality. Its practice areas include corporate & securities, healthcare, tax, real estate, immigration, labor & employment, and litigation. The firm has offices in Dallas and Houston, Texas; Albuquerque, New Mexico; and Fayetteville, Arkansas.