Job Description

Real Estate Attorney Position

We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join a real estate practice group, focusing primarily on high-value land acquisition and development transactions, with additional support for residential real estate matters as needed.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of real estate law experience, strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, and a thorough understanding of commercial and residential real estate transactions. This role requires sound legal judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and review a variety of real estate contracts, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, and development agreements.
• Conduct comprehensive property due diligence, including title searches, environmental assessments, and zoning compliance reviews.
• Advise clients on commercial leases, property management agreements, and contracts related to the ownership and operation of commercial properties.
• Review title commitments, recorded documents, and property surveys, and prepare title and survey objections as necessary.
• Draft closing documents, conveyancing instruments, loan documents, and corporate resolutions related to real estate transactions.
• Support land acquisition, property development, and other complex commercial real estate transactions.
• Conduct legal research involving statutory requirements, procedural law, and case law to support ongoing transactions and legal matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders to ensure transactions are completed efficiently and in compliance with applicable laws.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication, practical legal guidance, and effective transaction management.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in real estate law.
• Membership in the Florida Bar in good standing.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial and residential real estate transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, leases, and development contracts.
• Strong understanding of title review, due diligence, zoning regulations, and property-related legal documentation.
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple matters while meeting deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a responsive and client-focused approach.
• Sound business judgment and the ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice.

Preferred Experience

• Experience handling high-value land acquisition and development transactions.
• Familiarity with commercial property ownership, leasing, and property management agreements.
• Experience preparing closing documentation and resolving title and survey issues.
• Ability to manage real estate transactions independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.

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