Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Real Estate Associate to join its Public & Private Infrastructure & Real Estate Department in Austin, Texas. The successful candidate will work with a team handling diverse real estate matters across the United States and internationally.

Duties

• Manage real estate transactions, including acquisition, financing, planning, zoning, construction, leasing, and sale.
• Represent clients such as tenants, landlords, lenders, and investors in various real estate dealings.
• Draft and review legal documents related to real estate transactions.
• Collaborate with clients and legal teams to provide strategic solutions.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in real estate and land use law, preferably in a national law firm.
• Expertise in real estate finance, acquisitions, leasing, and development.
• Proficiency in drafting and understanding title, survey, and due diligence.
• Experience with renewable and conventional energy project acquisitions is advantageous.
• Strong academic record and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with innovative technology platforms.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in the state of Texas.

Skills

• Excellent communication and drafting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in using legal technology tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with merit bonus opportunities.
• Billable hours credit for pro bono work.
• Hybrid remote work option for flexibility and work-life balance.

The firm merged with a prominent law practice a year ago in order to service their Texas offices. As a whole, the Texas law practice has over one-hundred and sixty years of collaborative legal expertise. A team of highly-qualified attorneys comprise the Texas region with law practice experience representing clients worldwide. A number of their practice areas include all kinds of complex civil law, mergers-acquisitions, criminal investigations, master limited partnerships, public offerings, insurance matters and energy-infrastructure transactional issues. Key practice industries served are energy, technology, and insurance.