Commercial Real Estate Attorney

LJW Solutions; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 185,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

LJW Solutions, a respected Florida business law firm, is seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join its transactional practice. The role targets senior attorneys ready to take ownership of sophisticated CRE matters and work alongside accomplished colleagues in a collaborative environment.

You will lead high-value transactions, supervise complex due diligence, and advise clients on structuring deals.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial real estate transactions at senior associate level or above.
• Experience independently handling sophisticated transactions.
• Strong background in acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and real estate finance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead complex, multi-party transactions with minimal supervision.
• Strong academic credentials and interpersonal skills.
• Florida Bar admission, or eligibility to obtain admission.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and financing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, and other transactional agreements.
• Act as lead counsel from negotiations through closing.
• Advise clients on transactional structures and commercial risks.
• Coordinate due diligence with multiple parties.
• Collaborate with colleagues across practice areas to deliver integrated legal advice.
• Develop strong client relationships and provide commercially-focused solutions.

Skills

Commercial real estate

Drafting

Negotiation

Leadership

Due diligence

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

$185,000 - $275,000

The Opportunity

We are representing a highly regarded Florida-based business law firm seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join its established and growing transactional practice.

This opportunity is ideally suited to a senior-level attorney with substantial experience handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, who is looking to take greater ownership of complex matters while working alongside accomplished attorneys in a collaborative environment.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to lead significant real estate transactions, work directly with clients and contribute to the continued development of a well-established practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and financing matters.
• Draft, review and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loan documents and other transactional agreements.
• Act as lead counsel on sophisticated transactions, managing matters from initial negotiations through closing.
• Advise clients on transactional structures, commercial considerations and associated legal risks.
• Coordinate due diligence and oversee the various parties involved in complex real estate transactions.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across complementary practice areas to deliver comprehensive legal advice.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients while providing commercially focused legal solutions.

Candidate Requirements

• Significant experience practising commercial real estate transactional law, ideally at senior associate level or above.
• Demonstrable experience independently managing sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
• Strong background in acquisitions, dispositions, leasing and real estate finance.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and analytical skills.
• Ability to lead complex, multi-party transactions with minimal supervision.
• Strong academic credentials and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Florida Bar admission, or willingness and eligibility to obtain admission.
• A proactive, commercially minded and collaborative approach to legal practice.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a respected and established Florida business law firm.
• Exposure to sophisticated, high-value commercial real estate transactions.
• Significant responsibility and autonomy in managing client matters.
• A collaborative working environment alongside experienced transactional attorneys.
• Long-term career progression and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.