Commercial Real Estate Attorney

William James Recruitment; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity for flexible work-life arrangements

Supportive and collaborative culture

Job summary

A respected boutique law firm in North Carolina is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Attorney. The role involves advising clients on various real estate matters, including acquisitions, development, and leasing. Ideal candidates have 4–10+ years of experience and must be licensed in North Carolina. The firm offers competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a collaborative environment, fostering professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4–10+ years of commercial real estate experience preferred.
• Residential real estate experience considered.
• Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on commercial real estate acquisitions and sales.
• Negotiate commercial loan terms and loan documentation.
• Draft joint venture documents and handle related matters.
• Advise on condemnation, rezoning and land use issues.
• Counsel on 1031 exchanges, opportunity zones, and tax-related matters.
• Draft joint venture documents and manage related ownership matters.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Client service

Education

Licensed to practice law in North Carolina

South Carolina licensure

Job description

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an elite, highly respected boutique law firm as a Commercial Real Estate Attorney within its established and growing Commercial Real Estate. The team is known for advising clients on building their businesses, real estate portfolios, large-scale commercial developments and community projects across the region.

The practice comprises a strong team of experienced attorneys working on a wide range of complex, high-value real estate matters. You will gain exposure to major transactions, sophisticated clients and hands‑on responsibility, all within a collaborative, supportive and forward‑thinking environment.

The Role

As a key member of the Commercial Real Estate Practice Group, you will advise clients across a broad spectrum of real estate matters, including:

• Commercial real estate acquisitions, sales and development.
• Commercial leases, subleases, easements, declarations, condominiums and other title matters.
• Negotiating commercial loan terms and loan documentation.
• Advising on condemnation, rezoning and land use matters.
• Advising clients on 1031 exchanges, opportunity zones and other tax‑related issues.
• Drafting joint venture documents and handling related corporate and ownership matters.

This position offers an excellent platform to deepen your experience in high‑quality commercial real estate transactions while working with a respected team of specialists.

The Candidate

• 4–10+ years of commercial real estate experience preferred, though strong candidates outside this range may be considered.
• Candidates with strong residential real estate experience, including title review and negotiation of title commitments, will also be considered.
• Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina; South Carolina licensure is a plus.
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to manage complex transactions independently while working collaboratively within the team.
• Detail‑oriented, commercially minded and committed to delivering excellent client service.

The Benefits and How to Apply

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work within a respected and growing real estate team.
• Flexible work‑life arrangements will be considered.
• A supportive and collaborative culture within an elite boutique firm.

Apply in the strictest confidence online or via telephone – no CV is required for an initial conversation.

Contact

Alex‑Jay Blackledge‑Murphy

Direct Dial: 0161 826 3140

Email: [e-mail]