Commercial Transactions & Real Estate Associate

Eckert Seamans is a full-service national law firm with a strong reputation and history of success that spans more than 65 years. With approximately 300 lawyers across a network of 13 offices, we provide clients with proactive, solution-oriented business and litigation counsel. We are seeking an experienced Commercial Transactions and Real Estate Associate for our Richmond, VA office.

The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of broad Corporate Transactions and Real Estate experience, be proficient in all aspects of real estate transactions and finance, possess exceptional project management skills, and be able to independently manage transactions and projects.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review various contracts and agreements, including real estate contracts, leases, and commercial transaction documents.
• Handle all aspects of acquisitions, sales, financing transactions, and related commercial projects.
• Manage transactions from inception through closing while maintaining strong attention to detail and organization.
• Maintain significant direct client contact and interaction throughout the course of transactions.
• Interface with lenders, servicers, title underwriters, surveyors, design professionals, local officials, and other parties involved in transactional matters.
• Coordinate multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to provide efficient and responsive client service.

Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5)+ years of experience in Corporate Transactions and Real Estate matters.
• Experience handling commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with respect to commercial contracts and real estate agreements.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage complex transactions and projects.
• Strong project management, organizational, and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including:
  • Outlook
  • Word
  • Excel
  • PowerPoint
  • Experience with database management and transaction coordination.

Preferred Qualifications

• General Corporate experience.
• Trusts & Estates experience.
• Commercial Litigation support experience.

Benefits

• Generous PTO and holiday schedule
• Medical/Vision/Dental insurance
• Hybrid work schedule
• Commuter Benefits
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) plan

In compliance with Virginia Pay Transparency Law, the salary range for this position is $158,500 – $163,000. We note the salary information as a general guideline only, as we will consider various factors to determine the offer for this position, including the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work skills and experience, and education.

Eckert Seamans is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability or any protected military or veteran status.

Eckert Seamans will not consider resumes submitted by external agencies or recruiters unless specifically requested and approved by an HR/Recruiting representative for this position. Prior approval is required even if the agency or recruiter has an agreement in place with Eckert Seamans. An external agency or recruiter will not be compensated in any way for the submission of a candidate for this position if prior approval is not obtained.