Job Description

Real Estate Associate

About the Role:

A leading international law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate with at least 3 years of commercial real estate finance experience to join its Dallas office. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to build a sophisticated real estate practice while working on complex financing, acquisition, disposition, and development transactions across a variety of asset classes.

The successful candidate will primarily focus on real estate secured finance matters representing lenders and borrowers in commercial real estate transactions. In addition, the attorney will have the opportunity to work on a broad range of real estate matters involving acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development projects, and asset management issues.

This role offers substantial responsibility, meaningful client interaction, and direct collaboration with experienced real estate attorneys. Attorneys seeking hands-on deal experience, professional development, and long-term career growth will find an outstanding platform to advance their practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate mortgage loan documents and related financing agreements.
• Represent lenders and borrowers in commercial real estate finance transactions.
• Manage title, survey, zoning, and other real estate due diligence matters.
• Review leases, development agreements, and project-related documentation.
• Analyze corporate organizational documents and assist with mortgage loan enforceability opinions.
• Coordinate transaction closings and manage closing deliverables.
• Work directly with loan servicers, title companies, borrowers, lenders, and other transaction participants.
• Assist with acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and other complex real estate transactions.
• Conduct legal due diligence and identify transaction-related risks.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive and practical legal counsel.

Qualifications:

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial real estate finance transactional experience.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating real estate financing documentation.
• Experience handling title, survey, and other real estate due diligence matters.
• Texas Bar admission and good standing.
• Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and competing deadlines.
• Strong business judgment and commitment to client service excellence.

Why Join Us:

• Work on sophisticated real estate finance transactions and complex commercial real estate matters.
• Gain exposure to a diverse range of transactions, including financing, acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and development projects.
• Collaborate directly with experienced real estate attorneys and industry-leading clients.
• Take on meaningful responsibility and client-facing opportunities early in your career.
• Build expertise representing lenders, borrowers, developers, investors, landlords, tenants, and other real estate stakeholders.
• Join a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment that values initiative, innovation, and professional growth.
• Benefit from mentorship, training, and career development programs designed to support long-term success.
• Develop strong client relationships while working on high-profile and market-leading transactions.
• Enjoy a platform that supports business development and long-term career advancement.
• Be part of a nationally recognized practice with a strong reputation for excellence and client service.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Eligibility for discretionary and performance-based bonus opportunities, where applicable.
• Potential eligibility for clerkship bonuses, relocation assistance, and bar-related benefits.
• Comprehensive medical insurance, including infertility coverage, gender-affirming care, behavioral health services, and access to virtual healthcare providers.
• Dental and vision insurance coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Basic and optional life insurance coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• Flexible time off policy.
• Up to 15 weeks of paid parental leave, with additional paid leave opportunities for eligible birth parents.
• Paid holidays and family-friendly leave programs.
• Adoption assistance program.
• Healthcare, dependent care, and transportation pre-tax reimbursement accounts.
• Backup child care and elder care support.
• Education and college advising resources.
• Virtual tutoring programs.
• Well-being initiatives and wellness programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with confidential counseling services.
• Travel assistance program.
• Professional development, mentorship, training, and continuing education opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for long-term career growth and advancement.

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