Leasing Legal Jobs

AmLaw 100 Los Angeles office seeking an experienced defense real estate/public agency paralegal with prior experience with purchase and sale agreements, leases and public agencies. Must have large document multi-party case management experience, including e-Discovery and data base management. Must be a team player but also able to work independently. Strong organizational and billing skills also required. Fast-pace, team oriented, stimulating environment. Candidates should submit a resume, writing sample, and cover letter.

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AmLaw 200 law firm of 250+ attorneys, is seeking a commercial real estate associate attorney to join the Buffalo office. The ideal candidate will have 4+ years of experience and will focus on handling commercial acquisitions and sales, financing, lending, leasing and land use. Construction experience a plus. Candidates must have outstanding academic credentials, strong writing and verbal communication skills and be in good standing with the NYS Bar. An EEO Employer.

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With a reputation as the “go to” firm in California for both high-profile projects as well as nuts-and-bolts real estate counsel. If you stop to look at the Bay Area’s most celebrated buildings and public spaces, there’s a good chance you’re seeing a project that we helped bring to life. Our firm’s deepest roots are in real estate law, and the individual attorneys in our practice are the most skilled, experienced, and innovative in the field. Collectively—and through collaboration with the firm’s other practices—we provide clients with valuable counsel on a full spectrum of real estate matters. We are seeking a highly qualified, associate with 5+ years of experience to join our Real Estate Practice group. Candidate must have substantial transactional experience in complex real estate transactions, including joint ventures, dispositions, development, financing and leasing of various real estate asset classes. Candidates applying for positions with us should have strong academic credentials, comparable law firm experience, and excellent verbal and written communications skills. . We invite qualified candidates who are interested in joining our growing Real Estate practice group to submit a cover letter, resume and law school transcript. Active members of the California State Bar preferred; will consider members of other state bars depending on circumstances.

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Established firm seeking qualified candidates for an Associate position with Finance, Banking and Real Estate Department, to be based in Dallas office. This person would be part of the Real Estate and Real Estate Finance Practice Group. The ideal candidate is ‎a 3rd to 6th year associate with strong general commercial real estate, lending, ‎and some leasing experience.‎ Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. Essential Functions Candidates for Associate positions must be able to provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys. Associates are routinely required to: Provide thorough factual and legal research and analysis; Draft necessary agreements and documents with efficiency and clarity; Manage projects from commencement to closing; Competently and professionally communicate with clients and supervising attorneys; and Complete tasks efficiently. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Leasing experience; Experience representing financial institutions, mortgage lenders, institutional investors or borrowers in real estate and financing transactions; · Experience in partnership and joint venture transactions (REIT and tax exempt investor experience helpful), Ability to prepare and negotiate transactional documents generally including: Purchase and Sale Agreements, Loan Documents, Leases, and related agreements; Thorough understanding of basic elements of real property due diligence, including survey, title, zoning and other land use issues, Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet deadlines; Strong organization and matter management skills; Ability to work professionally and effectively with Clients, Partners, Associate and Support Staff; Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team; Clear and effective drafting skills; Exceptional project management skills; Ability to effectively manage junior associates and others; Requirements Juris Doctor. Qualified candidates must be and remain licensed to practice law and in good standing in Texas.

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Real Estate Law Practice Group looking to hire a mid-senior level associate with at least 3-8+ years of experience to join office with an interest in all aspects of real estate development. Ideal experience includes strong knowledge of acquisition and disposition, financing and leasing of commercial real estate. Familiarity with land use, zoning and land development approvals would be a plus. Important attributes include excellent oral and research skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients, the ability to manage small to mid sized matters, or portions of large matters, effectively and efficiently. Must be a California licensed attorney with solid big firm transactional real estate experience. Submit cover letter, resume, transcript, and writing sample. The firm is a global relationship law firm with 28 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East. The firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. This firm is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, entertainment and media, shipping and transport, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. This firm's success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran’s status, or any characteristic protected by law. The firm adheres to and promotes equal employment opportunity for all. This equal opportunity principle applies in all areas of personnel activity, including recruiting, hiring, placement, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoff, facility usage, social and recreational programming, etc. The ability and worth of individuals shall be judged entirely on their job-related aptitude, training, skills and performance. This firm provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including in the application and interview process.

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Seeking a mid-level real estate associate for our West Coast Real Estate Investment, Finance and Development practice in our San Francisco office. Responsibilities: Represent clients in real estate acquisitions, financings and leasing transactions. Qualifications: The ideal candidate is a member of the California Bar with 2 to 5 years of experience in real estate acquisitions, financings and leasing transactions, with a demonstrated ability to provide efficient legal services both independently and as part of a team. Candidates for this position should be willing to quickly integrate into our robust national real estate practice, committed to providing the highest quality of client services in support of a broad range of complicated transactions, and dedicated to professional development consistent with this partnership track position. Solid academic credentials, strong critical reasoning skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts are required.

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We have an urgent need for a Real Estate Associate in the Palo Alto Office. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of experience in handling real estate transactions in some but not necessarily all of the following areas: acquisitions and dispositions, construction and permanent financings, joint ventures, and the leasing of commercial office, retail, and industrial space Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are key: ability to attentively listen, actively engage, and concisely and effectively communicate complex matters in oral and written form. A strong work ethic and an interest in taking on increased levels of responsibility for client matters will add to your success on our team. Strong academic credentials in law coursework are highly valued. ​Bar Admission in California is strongly preferred.

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The New York office of an AmLaw 100 firm is seeking to hire a counsel for the Real Estate practice. Qualified candidates should have at least 8-10 years of experience handling a broad-based real estate practice, as the firm’s practice covers purchases and sales, leases and ground leases, joint venture agreements, borrower and lender-side financing transactions and the real estate aspects of corporate transactions with substantial involvement with foreign clients and in hospitality. The ideal candidate can manage a transaction as ’First Chair’ from its inception to conclusion. The role requires a candidate with strong interpersonal skills and a proven willingness to accept significant responsibility and manage a varied and stimulating workload within a collaborative environment. The role will involve training and utilization of junior associates. The successful candidate will assist in the growth of the firm’s business (and the New York Real Estate group) through interaction with clients and potential clients and participation in industry organizations. Must be admitted to NY bar. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team that is passionate about what they do and to enjoy the benefits and resources of a large but collegial, international law firm.

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An AmLaw 100 Washington, DC Law office is seeking a senior level Real Estate attorney (15+ years of experience) with commercial transactional real estate experience. The successful candidate will have significant experience in the following: (i) drafting and negotiating documents in connection with the disposition, acquisition, development of commercial real estate, (ii) negotiating and drafting primarily office related leases whether for landlords or tenants, with retail and industrial lease experience a plus, (iii) analyzing title and survey and addressing due diligence issues, and (iv) handling the settlement process. Candidates should be interested in a broad exposure to commercial real estate matters. Excellent academic credentials, analytical skills, and verbal and written communication skills required. We offer a collegial environment and an excellent opportunity to continue to develop strong skills and grow with a national firm. We will consider candidates interested in an off-track full-time or reduced hour role. Admission to the District of Columbia required. As one of the largest real estate practices in the United States, the Real Estate group has over 140 attorneys has helped clients close some of the largest, most notable transactions over the last several years, and is recognized for bringing creative structures to highly complex, sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, helping our clients maximize the value of each deal. This Real Estate practice has a tremendous breadth of expertise, and is routinely recognized within the industry, praised for being “fully attuned to the needs of the client.” The Legal 500 has recognized this Real Estate law practice as a national leader in the real estate industry for seven consecutive years (2011 - 2017). In 2016, Commercial Property Executive and Multi-Housing News ranked it among the top 10 most powerful Real Estate practices in the nation in 2016, and Acquisition International recognized this firm as the Top U.S Real Estate Advisor. In 2018, the Best Lawyers in America named 22 of thisfirm's Real Estate attorneys as leaders in the field. Comprehensive training provided for associates through mentoring programs, CLE initiatives, University, industry credentialing, and hands-on learning by working side-by-side with our partners. The firm invests in associates to advance in their careers by providing opportunities for substantive client contact as well as significant involvement in case strategy and management.The firm also builds leading professionals by supporting speaking engagements and publishing opportunities. As a proud influential leader in diversity, the firm has been recognized for nine consecutive years in the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index and named one of the “Best Law Firms for Women” by Working Mother seven years in a row. Additionally, the firm has been honored with the prestigious Thomas L. Sager Award for Diversity by the Minority Corporate Counsel Association and partnered with Diversity Lab to formally pilot the Mansfield Rule, which is designed to ensure that woman and minorities throughout the legal industry receive adequate consideration for leadership roles, equity partner promotions and lateral positions.

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