Associate Attorney - Real Estate

Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker is seeking a Real Estate Attorney with 10+ years of practice to handle sophisticated commercial and residential real estate transactions. The role involves leading deals, advising clients, and collaborating with lenders and title companies in Cincinnati, Ohio.

You will draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, and related financing documents while ensuring due diligence and optimal client service.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in Ohio (or ability to obtain promptly).
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in real estate law.
• Strong experience with commercial real estate transactions.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines.
• Strong client service orientation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, loan documents, and related contracts.
• Conduct due diligence, including title review, surveys, and zoning analysis.
• Advise clients on real estate development projects and land use matters.
• Collaborate with lenders, title companies, developers, and opposing counsel.
• Mentor junior attorneys and support staff as needed.
• Contribute to client development and business growth initiatives.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Client service

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Our firm is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Real Estate Attorney with 10+ years of practice to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to handle sophisticated real estate transactions and work closely with clients on a wide range of commercial and residential matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase agreements, leases, loan documents, and related contracts
• Conduct due diligence, including title review, surveys, and zoning analysis
• Advise clients on real estate development projects and land use matters
• Collaborate with lenders, title companies, developers, and opposing counsel
• Mentor junior attorneys and support staff as needed
• Contribute to client development and business growth initiatives

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in Ohio (or ability to obtain promptly)
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in real estate law
• Strong experience with commercial real estate transactions
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines
• Strong client service orientation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Portable book of business (preferred but not required)
• Experience with development projects, zoning, and land use
• Familiarity with title and survey review processes

Why Work Here?

• Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker has worked to keep overhead low and client satisfaction high. Our attorneys work hard for their clients, and the harder they work the more they are paid, through a system based on performance parameters that can result in compensation well above that of the larger firms in the region. Investing heavily in its people, the firm has created an outstanding workplace culture nurtured by its long-tenured employees and loyal client relationships - a key reason for its long-term success.
• Robbins Kelly Patterson & Tucker offers a robust benefits package which includes, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, FSA, HSA, 401(k) plan with match, and paid time off. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. We do not discriminate against candidates or employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.
• If you have the required experience and qualifications, please apply online today!

Location: 9545 Kenwood Road Suite 402 Blue Ash, Ohio 45242