Real Estate Associate

ABOUT THE ROLE

Join a leading Florida commercial law practice as a mid-level associate handling sophisticated transactional real estate matters. You will work closely with experienced attorneys on active deal flow across acquisitions, dispositions, and financing.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Manage transactional real estate work involving acquisitions, dispositions, and financing, including complex, high-value transactions.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, and related transactional documents.
• Work with partners on developer-oriented transactions for institutional and private investors, property owners, and other clients.
• Advise on Florida real estate matters, including local counsel work referred by out-of-state firms.
• Support transactions involving mixed-use developments, condominium redevelopment, transit-oriented projects, and cross-border investment.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Three to six years of sophisticated transactional real estate experience at a major or strong regional law firm.
• Experience with real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financing, including drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, and leases.
• A JD from an accredited U.S. law school, strong academic credentials, and eligibility to sit for the Florida Bar; Florida Bar admission is not required at hire.
• Clear communication and the ability to work collaboratively in a transactional practice.
• Experience with leasing, development, or hospitality transactions is a plus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Base salary is $240,000 to $365,000 annually, depending on experience. The role is eligible for a year-end bonus upon meeting the 1,900 billable-hour target. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Visa sponsorship is not available.

LOCATION

Hybrid role based in Miami, Florida.