Real Estate Associate Attorney

A law firm seeks a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its office in Akron, Ohio. This position focuses on representing clients in various commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing. The role involves close collaboration with clients, providing strategic legal counsel, and managing multiple projects in a team-oriented environment.

Duties

• Represent clients, including lenders, buyers, and sellers, in diverse real estate transactions such as commercial leasing, financing, acquisitions, and sales.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, offering strategic guidance and practical solutions.
• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate contracts and other transactional documents.
• Collaborate effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients to ensure successful outcomes.

Requirements

• 1-4 years of experience in commercial real estate law within a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Proficient in drafting, research, analysis, and legal writing.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-based setting.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the capacity to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Education

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

Certifications

• Active license to practice law in the State of Ohio or eligibility to obtain an Ohio Bar license.

Skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with clients and team members.
• Detail-oriented and able to work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement.
• A collaborative work culture that supports career growth and practice expansion.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney to thrive in a dynamic real estate practice while receiving exceptional support to advance their career.

This full service law firm has offices in Canton, Akron and Cleveland. Its practice areas include employment and labor, finance and public law, taxation, education, business, creditor?s rights and bankruptcy, oil and gas, trusts and estates, employee benefits, health and medicine, non-profit and foundation, environmental, real estate and construction, intellectual property, mergers and acquisitions, health and medicine. The firm is growing at a fast pace and is focusing on high quality results.