Mid-Level Commercial Real Estate Associate

As a mid-level associate, you will play a critical role in advising institutional investors, developers, and private equity clients on a wide range of commercial real estate matters, including: Structuring and executing acquisitions, dispositions, and financings across diverse asset classes (office, retail, logistics, healthcare/senior living, student housing, hospitality, data centers). Supporting clients with day-to-day operational real estate matters, including lease amendments, assignments, subleases, and tenant issues.

Job Title-Mid-Level Commercial Real Estate Associate
Location-Atlanta, GA / Boulder, CO / Chicago, IL / Irvine, CA / Kansas City, MO / Los Angeles, CA / Miami, FL

Key Responsibilities
As a mid-level associate, you will play a critical role in advising institutional investors, developers, and private equity clients on a wide range of commercial real estate matters, including:

• Structuring and executing acquisitions, dispositions, and financings across diverse asset classes (office, retail, logistics, healthcare/senior living, student housing, hospitality, data centers)
• Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, commercial leases, and joint venture agreements
• Conducting and managing due diligence, including title, survey, environmental, and zoning reviews
• Advising on development projects from entitlement through completion
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across tax, construction, planning & zoning, and other practice areas
• Supporting clients with day-to-day operational real estate matters, including lease amendments, assignments, subleases, and tenant issues
  

Qualifications Required:

• J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials
• 4 – 6 years of commercial real estate experience at a nationally recognized law firm
• Admission to the bar in the state of location preference (or ability to become admitted promptly).
• Demonstrated experience in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and communication skills

Preferred:
Experience with multi-jurisdictional

• Familiarity with real estate development and capital markets structures
• Exposure to institutional clients, private equity funds, and REITs

Personal Attributes:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Commercial mindset with a client-first approach
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional growth