Real Estate Associate (Attorney)

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We are working with a highly regarded law firm seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its Houston office. This is an exceptional partnership-track opportunity for an attorney looking to develop a long-term career within a sophisticated, collaborative, and nationally recognized real estate practice.

The firm's real estate group is a core strategic practice and includes more than 80 attorneys across multiple offices nationwide. Associates in the Houston office work on complex, high-value transactions across the country and receive meaningful responsibility and direct client exposure from an early stage.

This role offers the opportunity to work on a broad range of sophisticated commercial real estate matters, including:

• Real estate financings
• Acquisitions and dispositions
• Development projects
• Leasing transactions
• Joint ventures
• Asset management and portfolio matters

Attorneys in the practice advise on transactions involving a variety of asset classes, including data centers, industrial properties, multifamily developments, office projects, and hospitality assets. The group regularly represents institutional investors, developers, lenders, funds, and major commercial clients on market-leading matters nationwide.

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least 2 years of commercial real estate experience
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, financings, development, leasing, and/or joint venture transactions
• Strong drafting, analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Excellent academic credentials
• A collaborative and team-oriented mindset
• Texas Bar admission, or the ability to obtain admission within one year of joining the firm

This opportunity is well suited for an attorney seeking both sophisticated work and a supportive, growth-oriented environment. The firm is deeply committed to mentorship, attorney development, and long-term career progression. Associates benefit from hands-on training, ongoing feedback, direct integration into client teams, and meaningful opportunities to build their practices within a collaborative culture.

The firm also offers highly competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, wellness initiatives, professional development resources, and flexible workplace support designed to promote both professional success and personal well-being.

For consideration, please provide a resume, law school transcript, and deal sheet. Cover letters are appreciated but not required. All applications are confidential and NOT shared with employers without the candidate's permission.

Oak Ridge Legal Search and the clients we work with are equal opportunity employers and provide equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of , color, religion, , , gender, gender or expression, marital status, , ancestry, physical or mental , veteran status or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws. If a level of experience is indicated, this is a guideline only and does not preclude applications from candidates with more or less experience.