Real Estate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a real estate attorney for its Fort Lauderdale, FL location.

Job Overview:

The Real Estate Attorney will handle a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, land development, and financing, focusing on the homebuilder and/or apartment developer industry. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience representing developers of single-family, multi-family, or mixed-use projects.

Duties:

• Provide legal counsel and support for real estate transactions, including acquisitions, sales, and financing.
• Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, leases, and agreements.
• Conduct due diligence and title examinations.
• Negotiate terms and conditions of real estate transactions.
• Advise clients on real estate development and land use regulations.
• Handle real estate disputes and litigation, if necessary.
• Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations affecting real estate transactions.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 7+ years of experience in real estate transactions.
• Experience in acquisition and sales transactions, land development, and financing.
• Preferred experience in representing developers of single-family, multi-family, or mixed-use projects.
• Juris doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Membership in The Florida Bar.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Membership in The Florida Bar.

Skills:

• Excellent legal research and writing skills.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
• Knowledge of real estate laws and regulations, particularly in Florida.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.

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.