Attorney - Real Estate

Rhoades McKee PC; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhoades McKee is seeking an associate attorney with 3 to 6 years of real estate experience to join our growing Real Estate Practice Group in West Michigan. The candidate will handle commercial and residential real estate matters, including transactions, leasing, financing, development, and title issues, and work with attorneys across practice areas.

The position offers significant client contact and collaboration within a full-service firm with deep West Michigan community roots, emphasizing

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience practicing real estate law.
• Experience handling commercial real estate transactions, leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, financing, development, title review.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating within a team.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Michigan.
• A partial book of business is not required but would be viewed favorably.

Responsibilities

• Manage a wide range of commercial and residential real estate matters.
• Handle real estate transactions, acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, financing, development, title and land use issues.
• Work closely with attorneys across multiple practice areas including business, tax, estate planning, and litigation.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Michigan Bar license

Job description

Rhoades McKee is seeking an associate attorney with 3 to 6 years of experience to join our growing Real Estate Practice Group. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to expand their practice, take on sophisticated real estate matters, and contribute to a collaborative, full-service law firm with deep roots in the West Michigan community.

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated real estate attorney who can effectively manage a wide range of commercial and residential real estate matters. The successful candidate will have experience handling real estate transactions, acquisitions and dispositions, leasing, financing, development projects, title and land use issues, and related business matters.

This position offers significant client contact and the opportunity to work closely with attorneys across multiple practice areas, including business, tax, estate planning, and litigation.

Why Rhoades McKee

• Work on a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, multifamily, and development projects.
• Collaborate with experienced attorneys across real estate, business, tax, and estate planning practices.
• Build strong client relationships with developers, investors, business owners, lenders, and municipalities.
• Join a firm culture built on trust, transparency, mentorship, and teamwork.
• Benefit from meaningful opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience practicing real estate law.
• Experience handling commercial real estate transactions, leasing, acquisitions and dispositions, financing, development, title review, and related matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Michigan.
• A demonstrated commitment to client service, responsiveness, and professional excellence.
• A partial book of business is not required but would be viewed favorably.