Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Title: Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A prestigious law firm in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a dedicated Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its team. This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of complex real estate transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, joint ventures, and due diligence. The ideal candidate will bring expertise and enthusiasm to a collaborative and team-oriented environment.

Duties

• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate purchase and sale agreements.
• Oversee and manage leasing transactions for various property types.
• Structure and execute real estate joint ventures.
• Conduct thorough due diligence to support real estate transactions.
• Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance for real estate transactions within specific industries, such as convenience stores, family offices, and renewables (preferred).
• Collaborate effectively with other attorneys, stakeholders, and clients in a team-oriented setting.

Requirements

• Experience: 3-5 years with sophisticated experience working on real estate purchase and sale agreements, leases, real estate joint ventures, and due diligence related to such transactions.
• Skills:
  • Strong legal research and drafting capabilities.
  • Exceptional negotiation and communication skills.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Academic Credentials: Strong academic background demonstrating excellence.
• Interpersonal Skills: A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active bar membership in the state of Texas or eligibility for immediate admission.

Skills

• Proficiency in handling complex real estate transactions.
• Familiarity with legal issues related to industry-specific areas such as convenience stores, family offices, and renewable energy is a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Job Location

• San Antonio, TX.

Dont forget the Alamo! This San Antonio branch office of a successful law firm serves a diverse group of corporate and entrepreneurial clients in the region, meeting all of their business legal needs by drawing upon the varied experience of their attorneys. This firm has a very solid reputation in the State of Texas and has an equally strong presence in the State. The firm seems to consistently score very well on associate quality of life surveys, and many associates throughout Texas consider working at this firm to be an ultimate of sorts. While we have a high degree of enthusiasm for this firm, and it is certainly strong in most practice areas, it is worth noting that the billable hours generated by the associates practicing here do appear to be consistently quite high. The firm has a real Texas mentality to it, and many have told us that there is an air of mystery of sorts to what goes on at the firm in terms of how management decisions are made. Getting a position in this firm is no easy task, and the firm does fairly consistently look for top grades and credentials. Additionally, we believe that there is a high degree of diversity within this firm and that the firm makes a solid effort to foster diversity within the workplace. The old adage, No one ever got fired for choosing IBM could be reworded for this firm to state that No one ever made a serious career mistake going here. That is true. If you like to work hard, enjoy sophisticated work and want to be part of a powerful Texas firm with a lot of significant heritage in the State of Texas this may be the place for you.