Real Estate Associate

Overview

Join a Florida commercial law firm’s real estate practice as a mid-level associate supporting sophisticated transactional work. This role focuses on complex property deals and collaboration with experienced attorneys and clients across the real estate sector.

Responsibilities

• Handle acquisitions, dispositions, and real estate financing transactions
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, and related transactional documents
• Support developer-focused matters for investors, funds, REITs, businesses, and family offices
• Assist with complex mixed-use, redevelopment, transit-oriented, and cross-border real estate projects
• Advise on Florida real estate matters, including work involving local counsel referrals from out-of-state law firms
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver practical, client-focused solutions

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• Leasing, development, or hospitality transaction experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $240,000 to $365,000 annually, depending on experience
• Eligible for a year-end bonus upon meeting a 1,900 billable-hour target
• Relocation assistance and Florida Bar costs covered for out-of-market hires
• Standard benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k)
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Location

Remote role based in Miami, Florida.