Associate Attorney - Real Estate

Robbins Kelly Patterson & Tucker LPA; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

FSA/HSA

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off

Job summary

Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker seeks an experienced Real Estate Attorney (6+ years) to join our Cincinnati-area team. You will handle sophisticated commercial and residential real estate transactions, draft and negotiate related agreements, and advise on development and land-use matters.

You will mentor junior staff, collaborate with lenders and title companies, and contribute to client growth while maintaining exceptional service and timely execution in a dynamic firm environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active Ohio law license or ability to obtain promptly.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in real estate law.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• 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

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Client service

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Our firm is seeking a highly experienced and motivated Real Estate Attorney with 6+ 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 6 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

About RKPT

Over half a century ago we started a small business: a law firm dedicated to finding creative, efficient ways to deliver successful outcomes for its clients. That dedication earned clients’ trust, and today the attorneys and staff at Robbins, Kelly, Patterson & Tucker have grown into a firm large enough to serve all of our clients’ legal needs while maintaining the responsiveness and personalized attention they have come to expect. The most effective legal advice is based on a relationship of trust, confidence, and respect. RKPT takes great pride in the long-term partnerships it has established with many of its clients.

To learn more about our organization, please visit our website: www.rkpt.com

Company Description:

RKPT has four dedicated practice areas: Disputes and Litigation; Real Estate; Business and Corporate; and Personal Planning.

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.