Real Estate Senior Associate Attorney
Job DescriptionJob Description
Real Estate Associate Attorney
Locations: Chicago, IL | Dallas, TX | Denver, CO | Houston, TX | Los Angeles, CA | Oakland, CA | Phoenix, AZ | Washington, DC
Salary: $345,000–$440,000 (based on location and experience)
Direct counsel is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney with 10+ years of sophisticated real estate transactional experience to join a law firm. This senior-level role offers high-impact, client-facing responsibility across acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financings, and development transactions, supporting a broad portfolio of industrial, office, retail, multifamily, mixed-use, community facilities, and data center projects.
Responsibilities
-
Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases (ground, triple-net, build-to-suit), development agreements, joint venture documentation, and other complex real estate contracts.
-
Lead due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, and land use analyses.
-
Coordinate and close high-value acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development transactions.
-
Manage workstreams, mentor junior lawyers, and ensure high-quality, timely client deliverables.
-
Collaborate across offices and practice areas to leverage global resources for client solutions.
Qualifications
-
10+ years of sophisticated real estate transactional experience at a major law firm with a practice.
-
Proven record handling acquisitions, dispositions, build-to-suit leasing, ground leases, and complex commercial leases.
-
Strong analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills, with comfort navigating complex real estate structures and zoning issues.
-
Demonstrated ability to mentor junior attorneys and manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
-
Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in the state of practice; DC candidates may qualify to waive in.
This position offers exposure to market-leading real estate matters, direct client interaction, and a collaborative environment with mentorship and cross-office resources.