Real Estate Associate

Job Overview

A prominent law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney with a minimum of 3 years of experience to join its Cleveland office. The ideal candidate will work with a collaborative and experienced team on a variety of commercial real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and leasing. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a sophisticated real estate practice serving a broad range of clients across multiple sectors.

Location

• Cleveland, Ohio

Duties

• Draft and negotiate documents related to acquisitions, dispositions, and financings of commercial real estate

• Handle commercial office leasing transactions for both landlords and tenants

• Assist clients with due diligence reviews and title/survey analysis

• Collaborate with team members on complex real estate deals

• Conduct legal research and advise clients on real estate law and related compliance issues

• Communicate regularly with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in real estate transactions

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in real estate law

• Strong background in acquisitions, dispositions, commercial financings, and leasing

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines efficiently

• Demonstrated commitment to delivering high-quality legal services

• Experience working in a law firm setting preferred

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications

• Admission to the Ohio State Bar (or eligibility for admission required)

Skills

• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities

• Attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve legal issues

• Highly organized with strong time management skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment

Benefits

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

• Opportunity to work within a nationally respected real estate practice group

• Professional development and mentorship opportunities

• Supportive, team-based firm culture focused on collaboration and growth

This Vault-ranked firm has a client-first mindset, where attorneys are rewarded based on their listening and understanding their clients' goals, thinking creatively and aggressively to advance those goals, and obtaining the clients' ultimate success. Attorneys at this firm partner with members of the firm's affiliated businesses to provide comprehensive service to clients. These partnerships allow clients to access business consulting across a variety of disciplines. The attorneys truly work as one team to help their clients succeed. This modern, progressive firm boasts a highly respectful, transparent workplace culture, which fosters creativity, teamwork, inclusion, diversity, and service to clients and communities. This firm emphasizes significant investment in the communities where their attorneys live and practice. Compensation at this firm is competitive with peer firms in the region.