Real Estate Counsel

Job Overview

An esteemed law firm is currently seeking an experienced Real Estate Counsel to support a dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of real estate transactions including purchase and sale agreements, leasing, joint ventures, and due diligence. Familiarity with sectors such as convenience stores, family offices, and renewables is advantageous. This opportunity is being offered by a legal recruitment agency on behalf of a prominent law firm.

Location

• Austin, TX

Duties

• Draft and negotiate real estate purchase and sale agreements

• Prepare and review commercial lease agreements

• Structure and document real estate joint ventures

• Conduct and manage due diligence for real estate transactions

• Collaborate with other attorneys in a team-oriented legal environment

• Provide legal counsel related to real estate operations within specialty sectors

Requirements

• Significant experience handling real estate legal matters

• Knowledge of real estate structures involving joint ventures and leasing

• Familiarity with convenience store, family office, or renewable energy sectors is a plus

• Willingness to work collaboratively in a professional legal setting

• Open to consideration for both Counsel and Staff Attorney roles (3–6 years of experience)

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Active bar membership in good standing in the applicable state

Skills

• Strong legal research and analytical abilities

• Exceptional drafting and writing skills

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational capabilities

• Team player with strong interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package

• Potential for hybrid or flexible work arrangements (location-dependent)

• Opportunity to work with a well-regarded and collaborative legal team

This firm has a very solid reputation in the State of Texas and has a growing reputation around the country. The firm seems to consistently score very well on associate quality of life surveys, and many associates throughout Texas consider working at this firm to be an ultimate of sorts. We have a high degree of enthusiasm for this firm. Getting a position in this firm is no easy task, and the firm does fairly consistently look for top grades and credentials. Additionally, we believe that there is a high degree of diversity within this firm and that the firm makes a solid effort to foster diversity within the workplace. The old adage, No one ever got fired for choosing IBM could be reworded for this firm to state that No one ever made a serious career mistake going here. That is true. If you like challenging work and you want to be part of a powerful Texas firm with a lot of significant heritage in the State of Texas, this may be the place for you. Compensation at this firm is as high as any top Texas firm, and the partners are consistently some of the most highly compensated lawyers in the state.