Mid-level Real Estate Associate

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Role Details

Company: US-based law firm

Location: Denver, Colorado

Employment Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: Hybrid, three days per week in the office

Experience: 3–5 years

Base Salary: $225,000–$245,000

Bonuses: Performance-based hours bonuses and origination incentives

Visa Sponsorship: Not available

About the Company

A US law firm with an established real estate practice, advising commercial clients on complex transactions and offering opportunities to work with a broad range of clients.

About the Role

The firm is seeking a Mid-Level Real Estate Associate to manage commercial real estate transactions from structuring through closing and post-closing. The role covers acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and land use matters, with opportunities to take ownership of deals and develop client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.

• Draft and negotiate term sheets, purchase agreements, and related transaction documents.

• Manage due diligence, including title and survey reviews.

• Coordinate lender, governmental, and third-party approvals.

• Support land use and zoning matters.

• Manage closings and post-closing obligations.

• Collaborate with partners and clients on transactions and business development.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of transactional real estate legal experience.

• Degree from an accredited US law school.

• Colorado Bar admission or admission expected within approximately one month.

• Experience drafting and negotiating term sheets and purchase/sale agreements.

• Proficiency in title and survey review.

• Experience managing due diligence processes.

• Current US work authorization without sponsorship.

• Ability to work in the Denver office three days per week.

• Consistent employment history.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $225,000–$245,000.

• Performance-based bonuses tied to billable hours.

• Bonuses for hours worked (1,900–2,300) and 10% origination credit on collected fees exceeding $10K annually.

• Dedicated business development support and marketing resources.

• Hybrid working arrangement.

• Opportunity to work on a variety of commercial real estate transactions.

Interview Process

• Candidate submission and review

• Hiring partner interview

• Practice leadership and compensation/benefits interviews

• Conflict and background checks

• Offer and hiring