Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Columbus, OH, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Real Estate Associate Attorney to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong commercial real estate law background, including transactional experience in real estate transactions, leasing, lending, development, and zoning. This role requires excellent communication skills, superior analytical abilities, and outstanding organizational and time management capabilities.

Duties:

• Advise clients on commercial real estate matters, including transactions, leasing, lending, development, and zoning.
• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts, agreements, and related documents.
• Manage and facilitate real estate transactions from inception to closing.
• Conduct due diligence and perform detailed legal research and analysis.
• Provide legal opinions and strategic advice on real estate issues.
• Collaborate with clients, brokers, developers, and other stakeholders to resolve complex real estate issues.
• Represent clients in real estate disputes and litigation if necessary.
• Stay current with relevant laws, regulations, and industry trends.
• Participate in business development activities and contribute to the firm’s growth.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in commercial real estate law within a law firm setting.
• Transactional experience in commercial real estate law, including real estate transactions, leasing, lending, development, and zoning.
• Licensure to practice law in Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio is required.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Bar in Missouri, Illinois, and Ohio (as required).

Skills:

• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• High level of professionalism and discretion.
• Familiarity with real estate laws and regulations in the relevant jurisdictions.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution.
• Short and long-term disability plans.
• Life insurance.
• Integration and formal mentor programs.
• Seminar and CLE expenses.
• Professional development hours and training programs.
• Part-time and hybrid work options.
• Paid Parental Leave and Parental Support Programs.
• Domestic partner benefits.
• Reintegration Program with ramp-down/up periods.
• Well-Being Program focusing on physical, financial, emotional, and social health.
• Business casual work environment.

This multi-office firm has more than 125 attorneys in the Ohio area. The recent expansion of this firm has not prevented it from maintaining a small firm culture. Associates are encouraged to keep a healthy balance between their professional and personal lives. One reason that we like this firm is because they have a strict policy of maintaining and promoting a culturally and racially diverse firm. With a dynamic litigation practice that has clients from individuals to large corporations, this firm maintains a culture that emphasizes small-firm values even as it anticipates and welcomes technological and legal advances and changes.