Mid-Level Real Estate Associate (Miami)

Overview

This role supports a commercial law firm’s real estate practice as a mid-level associate handling sophisticated transactional matters. Work involves active real estate deals in Florida, including development-oriented transactions, in collaboration with partners and clients.

Responsibilities

• Handle acquisitions, dispositions, and financing matters across a varied real estate deal pipeline
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, and related transactional documents
• Collaborate with partners and clients, including developers, investors, funds, and family offices
• Advise on complex matters involving mixed-use projects, condominium redevelopment, transit-oriented development, and cross-border investment
• Support Florida real estate matters referred by outside law firms, including local counsel work

Requirements

• 3 to 6 years of sophisticated transactional real estate experience at a major law firm or strong regional firm
• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school and strong academic credentials
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, and leases
• Admission to the Florida Bar or eligibility to sit for the Florida Bar
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach with colleagues and clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Leasing, development, hospitality, and developer-focused deal experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $240,000 to $365,000 annually, depending on experience
• Year-end bonus eligibility: associates may be eligible upon meeting the 1,900 billable-hour target
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Location

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