Commercial Real Estate Associate

Success Matcher Recruitment; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 205,000 - 265,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Moore & Van Allen is seeking a mid-level Commercial Real Estate Associate to join their Charleston, SC office. The candidate will handle sophisticated real estate transactions, provide counsel to developers, investors, and lenders, and manage complex matters with minimal partner oversight.

The ideal candidate has a JD, at least five years in commercial real estate, and ideally admission to the South Carolina Bar, with strong expertise in finance, zoning, and land use.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• At least five years of experience in commercial real estate.
• SC Bar admission is highly preferred.
• Strong expertise in real estate finance, zoning, entitlement, and land use.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, equity investments, leases, and development projects.
• Provide sophisticated legal counsel to developers, investors, and lenders in real property financings.
• Draft and negotiate joint ventures, zoning matters, and related agreements.
• Represent clients in zoning appeals and property tax assessments.

Skills

Real estate law

Negotiation

Zoning & land use

Real estate finance

Joint ventures

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

About the job Commercial Real Estate Associate

Success Matcher Recruitment is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Mid-level Real Estate Associate to join the dynamic team of our distinguished client, Moore & Van Allen, in their Charleston, SC office.

Our client, Moore & Van Allen, is a nationally recognized firm consistently ranked in the Am Law 200. Since 1945, they have provided innovative legal solutions, acting as a strategic partner to clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to healthcare innovators, offering expertise in over 90 areas of practice. They are committed to fostering a vibrant, inclusive culture and delivering clear perspectives and unexpected solutions to complex challenges.

About the Role

We are searching for a candidate with a robust background in commercial real estate law and a proven history of successfully representing clients in a variety of transactions. You will play a key role in providing sophisticated legal counsel on high-stakes business transactions and intricate real estate matters.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Representing clients in complex real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, common and preferred equity investments, leases, and development projects.

Providing legal counsel to developers, investors, and representing lenders in real property secured financings.

Negotiating and drafting agreements for joint ventures, zoning matters, corporate governance, and workforce housing agreements.

Representing clients in zoning appeals and property tax assessments.

The ability to independently manage and close complex real estate transactions with minimal partner oversight is highly valued.

Qualifications & Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

A minimum of five years of experience in commercial real estate law.

Eligibility for admission to the South Carolina Bar is highly preferred.

Strong expertise in real estate finance, zoning, entitlement, and land use is essential.

Experience representing developers, lenders, and institutional clients is preferred.

Competitive Lockstep Salary: $205,000 - $265,000, based on class year (e.g., $205K for 4th year, $265K for 7th year). Higher compensation is available for more senior candidates.

Relocation package available for the right candidate.

Join a firm that values collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to community.