Real Estate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Naples, FL, is seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney with a minimum of 7+ years of experience in real estate transactions, focusing on acquisition and sales, land development, and financing. The ideal candidate will have specific expertise in the homebuilder and/or apartment developer industry, preferring to represent developers of single-family, multi-family, or mixed-use projects.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and representation to clients in real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, and financing.
• Conduct due diligence reviews for real estate transactions.
• Draft and negotiate contracts, leases, and other legal documents related to real estate transactions.
• Advise clients on zoning, land use regulations, and environmental issues.
• Handle title insurance matters and resolve title issues.
• Represent clients in real estate litigation matters, if necessary.
• Stay updated on changes in real estate laws and regulations.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 7+ years of experience in real estate transactions.
• Experience in acquisition and sales transactions, land development, and financing.
• Experience representing developers in the homebuilder and/or apartment developer industry preferred.
• Juris has a doctorate from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Membership in The Florida Bar.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Membership in The Florida Bar.

Skills:

• Strong understanding of real estate law and transactions.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Knowledge of zoning, land use regulations, and environmental laws.

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.