Commercial Real Estate Attorney

DFM & Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental benefits

401(k) with employer contribution

Fitness center on premises

Quarterly bonuses

Job summary

A prominent law firm in Dallas is seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Associate to assist with transactions, including drafting agreements and closing deals. You'll work closely with clients and senior attorneys in a collaborative environment. Candidates should have a J.D. and a minimum of 2-5 years of experience in commercial real estate. Competitive compensation and benefits, including health insurance and a fitness center on-site, are offered.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years and 4,000 billable hours of experience in commercial real estate transactions.
• Familiarity with financial and accounting issues related to commercial real estate.
• Experience drafting and reviewing ancillary real estate documents.

Responsibilities

• Draft purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, and other real estate documents.
• Assist in the closing of commercial real estate transactions.
• Manage and coordinate the due diligence process for real estate transactions.

Skills

Knowledge of real estate transactions

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Westlaw and Microsoft Office

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

A well-known Dallas-based boutique law firm has an immediate need for an experienced and dedicated Commercial Real Estate Associate to join their busy firm in North Dallas! As a member of the Commercial Real Estate Department, you will assist in representing real estate acquirers, sellers, developers, financers, managers, investors, and users in the acquisition, sale, development, financing, leasing, and use of commercial, mixed-use, and multifamily property.

The Commercial Real Estate Associate will work 60% to 80% on behalf of owners, lenders, or developers of commercial real estate and develop deep insight into the CRE markets in Texas. This in-office position will report to a Shareholder, the Corporate Transactions Department Head.

The Firm has a 35-year history of representing middle-market companies in various industries, real estate developers and investors, and capital providers, such as family offices, banks, and private equity. The Firm’s group of outcome-focused attorneys have decades of experience, which allows deep collaboration and hands-on mentorship for associates in effective representation, technical skills advancement, client management, professionalism, and business development. Associates work directly with senior attorneys on transactions to gain guidance on legal analysis and deal execution.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Request, organize, and review information to provide substantive advice on the structure, strategy, drafting, and execution of commercial real estate transactions.
• Draft purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, easements, development agreements, and ancillary real estate transaction documents.
• Assist in the closing of commercial real estate transactions.
• Review title commitments and identify title exceptions, encumbrances, and coverage issues; review surveys for encroachments, easements, and boundary disputes; verify accuracy of legal descriptions; zoning compliance documents; and review environmental site assessment reports (Phase I and Phase II) for potential environmental liabilities and compliance issues.
• Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, lenders, environmental consultants, and other third parties in connection with real estate transactions.
• Manage and coordinate the due diligence process, including organizing diligence materials, tracking outstanding items, and preparing diligence summaries.
• Produce high-quality, error-free work product in a deadline-sensitive environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and be in good standing with the Texas Bar.
• Knowledge of common issues and industry solutions in real estate transactions, including drafting and closing acquisitions, sales, financing, and leasing.
• 2-5+ years and 4,000 billable hours of experience in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisition, sale, financing, leasing, or development of multifamily, mixed-use, or commercial property (retail, office, industrial, hospitality).
• Experience drafting and reviewing ancillary real estate documents and provisions, including letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loan documents (including promissory notes, deeds of trust, loan agreements, and guaranties), easements, development agreements, construction contracts, disclosure schedules and related exhibits, and general contract drafting.
• Familiarity with financial and accounting issues related to commercial real estate, including purchase price adjustments, prorations, and lease economics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to clients and work collaboratively with transaction parties.
• Highly organized; managing data with strong attention to detail; keeping accurate records; reviewing documents for exceptions and inconsistencies.
• Proficiency with Westlaw and Microsoft Office, and willingness to be an ambassador embracing the Firm’s leading-edge legal AI tools.
• The Firm offers an aggressive compensation plan geared toward originations and business development.
• The Firm regularly mentors candidates in seeking, obtaining, servicing, and collecting from clients.
• The Firm provides competitive compensation, medical/dental benefits, 401(k) with employer contribution, parking, bonus, etc.
• Fitness center on premises.
• Billable hours target is 1,950 annually.