Real Estate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm is seeking a skilled real estate attorney to join its team in Tallahassee, FL. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in real estate transactions, focusing on acquisition and sales transactions, land development, and financing, particularly within the homebuilder and/or apartment developer industry.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and guidance on all aspects of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, leasing, and financing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and other legal documents related to real estate transactions.
• Conduct due diligence reviews and analysis for real estate transactions.
• Represent clients in negotiations, mediation, and other dispute resolution proceedings related to real estate matters.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends affecting real estate transactions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in real estate transactions, focusing on acquisition and sales transactions, land development, and financing.
• Experience representing developers of single-family, multi-family, or mixed-use projects is preferred.
• Juris doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Membership in The Florida Bar.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Membership in The Florida Bar.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of real estate law, regulations, and industry practices.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and drafting legal documents.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

This AmLaw firm is well-known for their banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes and provides diversity and inclusion amongst its associates. This firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index for Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality two years in a row, Top 25 For Female Partners by The American Lawyer, and Top 60 Firms For Diversity by The American Lawyer's Diversity Scoreboard.