Associate Attorney

Atrium; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Atrium seeks a Transactional Associate Attorney in West Palm Beach to handle a broad range of real estate and corporate transactional matters from deal inception to closing. The attorney will draft and negotiate complex agreements, coordinate closings, and support business development while working closely with clients and teams.

Florida Bar in good standing is required. The role requires 5–10 years of practice, independent deal management, and strong drafting skills.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm
• Strong experience in real estate and/or corporate transactional law
• Ability to independently manage deals and communicate directly with clients
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of real estate and corporate transactional matters from inception through closing, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and related legal documents to protect client interests
• Manage real estate transactions, including purchase/sale agreements, title matters, and closings, coordinating all necessary steps
• Assist clients with entity formation, including LLCs and corporations, and prepare related filings
• Work closely with clients on business-oriented legal matters, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the process
• Coordinate with title companies, lenders, and other third parties to facilitate smooth transactions
• Support and eventually take ownership of an existing book of business, contributing to firm growth
• Maintain strong client relationships and actively participate in business development efforts

Skills

Deal management

Drafting

Negotiation

Client communication

Organization

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Active Florida Bar membership

Job description

Atrium is seeking on behalf of our client a Transactional Associate Attorney based in West Palm Beach.

A background check may be run only after a conditional offer is made, where permitted by law.

Position: Transactional Associate Attorney

Location: West Palm Beach

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

The Transactional Associate Attorney will handle a wide range of real estate and corporate transactional matters, providing strategic legal guidance to clients from deal inception through closing. This role involves drafting and negotiating complex agreements, managing transactions, and supporting business development initiatives. The attorney will collaborate closely with clients and internal teams to ensure successful outcomes. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of real estate and corporate transactional matters from inception through closing, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, agreements, and related legal documents to protect client interests
• Manage real estate transactions, including purchase/sale agreements, title matters, and closings, coordinating all necessary steps
• Assist clients with entity formation, including LLCs and corporations, and prepare related filings
• Work closely with clients on business-oriented legal matters, acting as a trusted advisor throughout the process
• Coordinate with title companies, lenders, and other third parties to facilitate smooth transactions
• Support and eventually take ownership of an existing book of business, contributing to firm growth
• Maintain strong client relationships and actively participate in business development efforts

Required Experience/Skills

• 5–10 years of experience as a practicing attorney in a law firm environment
• Strong experience in real estate and/or corporate transactional law
• Ability to independently manage deals and communicate directly with clients
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and organizational skills
• Licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar

Preferred Experience/Skills

• Experience with title, closings, and transactional workflows
• Understanding of entity formation and corporate structures (LLCs, corporations, etc.)
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in long-term practice growth and succession
• Strong client relationship management and business development skills

Education Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing

If eligible under the ACA, medical, dental and vision benefits and time off in accordance with local paid sick time laws will be offered. Additional benefits may include paid holidays, a 401(k)-retirement plan, life insurance, disability coverage, and an employee assistance program, where applicable. Other compensation programs may include overtime, shift differentials, bonuses, commissions, or other incentive compensation, where applicable.

• medical, dental and vision benefits and time off in accordance with local paid sick time laws
• paid holidays
• a 401(k)-retirement plan
• life insurance
• disability coverage
• an employee assistance program, where applicable
• overtime
• shift differentials
• bonuses
• commissions
• other incentive compensation, where applicable

Commitment to Diversity

As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO