Real Estate Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks an experienced real estate associate attorney to join its growing team in Louisville, KY. The ideal candidate will have 3 to 5 years of experience handling commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and lending. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic legal environment, providing comprehensive legal services to a diverse client base while contributing to the firm's success in the commercial real estate sector.

Duties:

• Manage and advise on commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing matters.
• Represent clients in real estate lending transactions, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and laws.
• Draft and negotiate real estate contracts, including purchase agreements, leases, and loan documentation.
• Conduct due diligence, including reviewing title reports, surveys, and other transactional documents.
• Work closely with clients to provide strategic advice and solutions for complex real estate deals.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to ensure timely and successful transaction closings.
• Provide legal counsel on real estate matters, including zoning, land use, and financing structures.

Requirements:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and lending.
• Strong legal research, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Kentucky, in good standing.

Skills:

• Proficiency in drafting and negotiating complex real estate contracts.
• Strong understanding of real estate financing and transaction structuring.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical (HSA with employer contribution or PPO options), dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and various parental leaves.
• Generous 401k retirement plan.
• Well-being programs, employee assistance programs (EAP), and paid vacation and sick time.

This law firm has offices in Louisville, Columbus, Nashville, Charleston, West Chester, Lexington, Florence, Cincinnati and Indianapolis. There are 450 lawyers working in the areas of health law, real estate, product liability litigation, class actions, insurance regulation, business litigation, entertainment law, appellate, equine law, shopping central/retail, tort and insurance defense, land use and zoning, white collar crime, interactive media and internet law, financial institutions, investment management and corporate governance.