Mid-Level Real Estate Associate

Overview

This role is for a mid-level associate to join a Florida commercial law firm’s transactional real estate practice. The work focuses on complex, high-value matters involving acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and development across the Florida market.

Responsibilities

• Manage transactional real estate matters involving acquisitions, dispositions, and financing.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, and related transaction documents.
• Collaborate with partners on developer-focused matters for investors, funds, property owners, and other business clients.
• Support mixed-use, condominium redevelopment, transit-oriented, and cross-border real estate projects.
• Advise on Florida real estate matters, including local counsel engagements for out-of-state firms.

Requirements

• Three to six years of sophisticated transactional real estate experience at a major or strong regional law firm.
• JD from an accredited U.S. law school and strong academic credentials.
• Experience handling acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, and leases.
• Eligible to sit for the Florida Bar or already admitted to the Florida Bar.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Leasing, development, or hospitality experience is a plus.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.

Preferred Qualifications

• Leasing, development, or hospitality experience.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $240,000 to $365,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Year-end bonus eligibility upon meeting the 1,900 billable-hour target.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Location

Remote within the United States, with Miami, Florida as the primary location.