Real Estate Attorney

Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Location: North Carolina (must reside in state for duration of assignment)

Employment Type: Temporary W-2 Contract

Duration: Approximately 6 weeks, with potential to extend (not eligible for conversion to direct hire)

Schedule: 30 to 40 hours per week

Start: ASAP, within one week of acceptance and clearance

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a large, regional full-service law firm to identify an experienced Commercial Real Estate Attorney for a short-term contract engagement. This assignment requires an experienced attorney who can step in quickly, operate independently, and confidently manage active transactions from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a high volume of commercial real estate transactions from inception through closing

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial real estate documents, including:

• Purchase and sale agreements

• Commercial lease agreements

• Development and construction-related agreements

• Joint venture and partnership agreements

• Loan and financing documents

• Conduct thorough due diligence, including title review, survey analysis, zoning, and regulatory compliance

• Advise clients on land use, development issues, and project structuring

• Lead and support lease negotiations for landlords and tenants, including key financial and operational terms

• Coordinate and support real estate closings, ensuring proper execution of documents and compliance with all legal requirements

• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including lenders, title companies, and local authorities

• Address and help resolve transactional issues and disputes as they arise

Representative Matters May Include

• Acquisition, disposition, and leasing of commercial assets (office, industrial, retail, and mixed-use)
• Structuring and negotiation of construction and permanent financing transactions
• Sale/leaseback transactions, joint ventures, and like-kind exchanges
• Development projects including office buildings, retail centers, distribution facilities, and healthcare campuses
• Multi-state real estate transactions and portfolio deals
• Ongoing support for real estate investors, developers, lenders, landlords, and tenants

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of recent experience practicing commercial real estate law within a U.S. law firm environment
• Active license and in good standing with the North Carolina Bar
• Must reside in North Carolina for the duration of the assignment
• Proven ability to independently run deals and manage transactions with minimal supervision
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Experience handling sophisticated commercial real estate matters, including financing and development work
• Ability to quickly integrate into an active practice and manage competing priorities
• Availability to work 30+ hours per week with no extended time off planned during the assignment
• Ability to complete all pre-employment requirements, including conflicts checks, employment and education verification, and a criminal background check

Compensation

• Pay rate is commensurate with experience and ranges from $70 to $145 per hour

Additional Details

• This is a contract engagement only and is not intended to convert to a direct-hire opportunity
• Candidates must be available to start promptly following acceptance and clearance

To Apply

Please submit an updated resume highlighting your relevant commercial real estate experience.

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Pay Details: $70.00 to $145.00 per hour

Search managed by: Holly Hilderhoff

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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