Commercial Real Estate Attorney - Alternative Track

Orion Placement; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Nashville, TN, is seeking a seasoned associate to draft, review and negotiate sophisticated commercial real estate leases for landlords and tenants across retail, office, industrial and healthcare properties.

This role offers a flexible hybrid schedule with a reduced billable-hours target and opportunities for professional development, while requiring 5+ years of experience, a Tennessee bar license, and a Nashville-based location.

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

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Interpersonal communication

Negotiation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

• 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.