Corporate/Real Estate/Banking Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Corporate/Real Estate/Banking Associate Attorney in Jacksonville, FL. Here are the job details:

Job Overview:

The Associate Attorney will primarily focus on corporate, real estate, and banking matters, requiring extensive knowledge and experience. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, legal advocacy skills, and the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Duties:

• Handle all aspects of real estate law, including sales and acquisitions, leasing, financing, construction, litigation, tax-deferred exchanges, and title matters.
• Draft and negotiate various documents, such as commercial purchase and sale agreements, loan agreements, guaranty agreements, and estate-related joint venture agreements.
• Review titles and surveys and handle permitting, zoning, and development matters, with a preference for experience in energy and renewable energy projects.
• Possess familiarity with bond finance structures.
• Engage in direct client contact, integrating legal advice into business strategy.

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate, real estate, and banking law.
• A Florida Bar license is required.
• Additional licenses in other states are a plus.
• Strong academic credentials, including confidence, legal advocacy skills, and satisfaction from working in a team environment.
• Experience with commercial real estate transactions and drafting/negotiating related documents.
• Strong technology skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Education & Certifications:

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

Skills:

• Extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of real estate law.
• Confidence and legal advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Familiarity with bond finance structures (preferred).
• Technology proficiency.

Benefits:

The firm offers comprehensive benefits, including:

• Highmark BCBS PPO/POS plans (4 medical plan options)
• Dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Paid time off (inclusive of vacation, sick, and personal leave)
• 401(k) with guaranteed safe harbor contribution plus profit sharing
• Term Life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Additional voluntary benefits, including Specified Disease, Hospital, and Accident plans
• Employee Assistance Program, including mental health support
• Legal work discount program