Real Estate Associate

About the Role

Join a leading Florida commercial law practice as a mid-level associate focused on sophisticated transactional real estate matters. You will work with experienced partners on complex deals involving developers, investors, and other institutional clients.

What You'll Do

• Handle acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions, including large and complex deals.

• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, and related transaction documents.

• Work with partners and clients on developer-focused transactions and Florida real estate matters referred by out-of-state firms.

• Support mixed-use development, condominium redevelopment, transit-oriented development, and cross-border investment transactions.

What We're Looking For

• Three to six years of transactional real estate experience at a major law firm or sophisticated regional firm.

• A JD from an accredited U.S. law school, strong academic credentials, and admission to or eligibility to sit for the Florida Bar.

• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, and leases.

• Clear communication and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues and clients.

• Leasing, development, hospitality, or developer-focused transaction experience is a plus.

• U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary is $240,000 to $365,000 annually, depending on experience. Associates may be eligible for a year-end bonus upon meeting the 1,900 billable-hour target. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k), and relocation assistance and Florida Bar costs for qualifying out-of-market hires.

Location

Hybrid role based in Miami, Florida.