Real Estate and Land Use Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a junior to mid-level Real Estate and Land Use Associate to join their team in Milwaukee. The successful candidate will work on a diverse range of real estate law areas, supporting clients in acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing, zoning, land use, and asset management.

Duties

• Assist in commercial real estate transactions.
• Support clients in acquisitions and dispositions.
• Handle various types of leasing agreements.
• Advise on zoning and land use matters.
• Participate in asset management activities.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions.
• Strong motivation and curiosity in real estate law.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in the state of Wisconsin.

Skills

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Collaborative work environment.

This large firm operates like a small law firm, with offices across the nation, and the quality of its attorneys and work is high. The firm's lawyers try cases all over the nations, and try more cases than most firms in the country. The firm hires the best and brightest from top national and regional law schools. The pay is average, but the billable requirement is reasonable. People work hard, but the firm realizes that quality of life is just as important. The firm handles virtually all types of litigation and transactional law. It has been a legal powerhouse in the Midwest for a long time. The size allows the firm to handle the most complex transactions and cases, and its clients include many Fortune 500 companies. Associates are allowed to choose the practice areas and specific assignments that interest them, and they will be challenged with responsibility and client contact.