Real Estate Partner

A law firm seeks a skilled and experienced Real Estate Partner to join its team. This fully remote position is tailored for a seasoned attorney with at least 8 years of experience focusing on commercial real estate transactions. The ideal candidate will have a broad range of expertise in areas such as development, acquisitions, financing, commercial leasing, and real estate investment. A self-sufficient, portable client base generating at least $250,000 annually is required.

Duties:

• Lead and manage complex real estate transactions, including development, acquisition, disposition, and financing.
• Advise clients on commercial leasing matters, including office and retail spaces.
• Work with a range of property types, including multi-family, hotels, and apartment complexes.
• Handle transactions related to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), joint ventures, and debt restructurings.
• Negotiate and draft property management and brokerage agreements.
• Represent clients in various real estate matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage client relationships, providing strategic counsel and solutions for complex real estate issues.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 8 years of experience in commercial real estate law, with significant experience leading transactions.
• Proven ability to handle a diverse range of real estate matters, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing.
• Experience working at a prestigious law firm (AmLaw 200 or similar) or equivalent experience in a top-tier practice.
• A portable client base generating at least $250,000 annually, or a strong business development plan with growth potential.
• Knowledge of real estate investment structures, including joint ventures and REITs, is preferred.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Active bar membership in at least one U.S. state (preferably Texas).

Skills:

• Strong expertise in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financing.
• Exceptional drafting and negotiation skills for complex real estate agreements.
• Ability to lead real estate deals from inception to closing, ensuring a smooth process for all parties.
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships, with a focus on providing value-added legal counsel.
• High level of experience in managing multifaceted real estate transactions across various asset classes.
• Strong work ethic and self-motivation, with the ability to operate effectively in a remote work environment.

What We Offer:

• 100% remote work flexibility, enabling you to work from anywhere.
• A merit-based, transparent compensation model where partners retain 80-90% of client revenue.
• No minimum billable hour quotas, offering greater work-life balance and autonomy.
• A collaborative, non-bureaucratic environment that rewards performance and business development.
• Career development opportunities with room to grow in a nationally recognized firm.

This renowned legal firm is based in Atlanta, Austin, Chicago, Dallas, New York and Washington, D.C. The firm's areas of specialization are bankruptcy and Chapter 11 restructuring, employment and labor, corporate and business services, government, franchise and distribution, entrepreneurial and start-up services, insurance and risk management, intellectual property, interactive environment, real estate, tax, litigation and dispute resolution, securities, technology and regulatory law and compliance. The firm believes that the clients are better served through a strong collaboration of talented lawyers working in tandem.