Commercial Real Estate Attorney

LeoForce; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 200,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a nationally recognized law firm with a sophisticated transactional practice, seeks a Commercial Real Estate Associate in Minneapolis. The role requires at least two years of experience handling complex commercial real estate transactions, including purchase and sale, financing, and leasing.

Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential, with excellent written and oral communication.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota bar admission required.
• 2+ years of commercial real estate experience.
• Experience with sophisticated transactional matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, research, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and client-service oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate transaction documents.
• Manage due diligence and coordinate closings.
• Advise clients on legal and business issues.
• Work with partners and clients throughout the transaction lifecycle.

Skills

Minnesota Bar admission

Commercial real estate experience

Drafting & negotiating

Due diligence

Transactional closing

Client service

Communication

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $200,000 - $275,000 per year

Job Details

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Our client is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Associate with at least two years of experience to join its Minneapolis-based real estate practice.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including purchase and sale transactions, financing, and leasing. Experience with real estate development and finance is also highly valued.

Additional experience with the following is desirable:

• Acquisitions and dispositions
• Commercial leasing
• Real estate finance
• Real estate development
• Title and survey matters
• Joint ventures
• Related commercial real estate transactions

The attorney will work directly with partners and clients and will have meaningful responsibility throughout the transaction lifecycle. Responsibilities will include drafting and negotiating transaction documents, managing due diligence, coordinating closings, and advising clients on legal and business issues.

The ideal candidate will have strong academic credentials and excellent research, writing, analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Judicial clerkship experience is also welcomed.

The position is designed for an attorney who is interested in building a long-term career in commercial real estate and progressively taking on greater responsibility for clients and transactions.

Qualifications

• Active Minnesota bar admission required
• 2+ years of commercial real estate experience
• Experience with sophisticated transactional matters
• Strong drafting, negotiation, research, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and client-service-oriented approach

Compensation: $200,000–$275,000 base salary, depending on experience and qualifications, plus a discretionary performance-based bonus. The position has an annual billable-hour target of approximately 1,850 hours.

A bit about us

Our client is a well-established, nationally recognized law firm with a sophisticated transactional practice and a strong reputation for delivering practical, business-focused legal advice. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including institutional investors, developers, lenders, private equity groups, REITs, and other sophisticated businesses in complex matters across the country.

The firm offers the resources and reach of a larger national platform while maintaining a collaborative, relationship-driven culture. Attorneys have the opportunity to work across offices and practice groups on sophisticated matters while developing meaningful relationships with both colleagues and clients.

Why join us

Sophisticated National Work

Work alongside experienced attorneys on complex commercial real estate matters involving sophisticated clients and transactions across multiple markets.

Meaningful Responsibility

Associates are given substantive responsibility early in their careers, with opportunities to work directly with partners and clients and take ownership of transactions as they develop.

Mentorship & Professional Development

The firm places a strong emphasis on attorney development through formal mentoring, practical skills training, ongoing feedback, and career-development resources designed to help attorneys advance throughout their careers.

Collaborative Environment

The culture emphasizes teamwork, practical problem-solving, professional excellence, and strong client relationships. Attorneys have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across offices and practice areas.

Work-Life Balance & Well-Being

The firm takes a flexible approach to attorney expectations and provides programs designed to support attorneys' professional and personal well-being, including wellness resources and work-life programs.

Competitive Benefits

The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, disability coverage, life insurance, wellness resources, parental and family-related leave, and support for professional development and CLE expenses.

Long-Term Growth

This is an opportunity for an attorney who wants to build a lasting practice within a nationally recognized platform, develop strong client relationships, and progressively take on greater responsibility.

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