Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Orionplacement; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Nashville is seeking an experienced commercial real estate leasing attorney to draft, review and negotiate sophisticated leases and related agreements for landlords and tenants across retail, industrial and office properties.

The role offers a flexible hybrid schedule with no mandated in-office days, a reduced billable-hours target, and ample opportunities for professional development while collaborating with a nationally respected team on complex leasing transactions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly relevant commercial real estate leasing experience.
• Active Tennessee bar license in good standing.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Quality law firm experience.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases.
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and clients.
• Must be based in Nashville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate sophisticated commercial real estate leases and related agreements.
• Represent both landlords and tenants in commercial leasing matters across a variety of property types.
• Advise clients on leasing strategy, legal risks, business considerations and transaction structure.
• Collaborate with attorneys and professionals across practice areas to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.
• Manage multiple matters efficiently while maintaining high standards of legal analysis, drafting and client service.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients and serve as a strategic legal advisor on commercial real estate matters.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training while working within a reduced billable hours structure.

Skills

Commercial real estate leasing

Drafting & negotiation

Legal analysis & communication

Independent work with collaboration

J.D. from accredited law school

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Tennessee bar license in good standing

Job description

Pay: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a sophisticated commercial real estate practice handling high-level leasing matters for major clients across multiple industries.
• Build your career in an alternative-track role designed to provide meaningful legal work with a reduced billable hours target.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement without a mandated number of in-office days.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys while gaining access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Take on substantive landlord and tenant leasing matters involving retail, industrial, office, healthcare and other commercial properties.
• Be part of a collaborative, nationally respected legal environment where your work has a direct impact on clients and their business objectives.

Location: Nashville, TN. This is a flexible hybrid opportunity with no mandated number of in-office days; the typical Nashville schedule is approximately 3 days in the office per week.

Note: Candidates must have 5+ years of commercial real estate leasing experience, quality law firm experience, an active Tennessee bar license in good standing, and must be based in Nashville.

About Us

We are a nationally recognized law firm providing sophisticated, business-focused legal counsel to leading companies across a wide range of industries. Our team handles complex transactions, litigation, investigations and regulatory matters while maintaining a strong commitment to client service, collaboration and professional excellence. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Draft, review and negotiate sophisticated commercial real estate leases and related agreements.
• Represent both landlords and tenants in commercial leasing matters across a variety of property types.
• Advise clients on leasing strategy, legal risks, business considerations and transaction structure.
• Collaborate with attorneys and professionals across practice areas to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.
• Manage multiple matters efficiently while maintaining high standards of legal analysis, drafting and client service.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients and serve as a strategic legal advisor on commercial real estate matters.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training while working within a reduced billable hours structure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly relevant commercial real estate leasing experience.
• Active Tennessee bar license in good standing.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Quality law firm experience.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases.
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and clients.
• Must be based in Nashville, TN.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do sophisticated commercial real estate work without the traditional demands of a standard track role. Our flexible hybrid approach, reduced billable hours target, professional development opportunities and collaborative culture create an environment where experienced attorneys can continue doing high-impact work while gaining greater flexibility and balance. You will also work with talented legal professionals on matters that directly influence major business decisions.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance