Experienced Real Estate Attorney—-Connecticut

LORD & CO; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

LORD & CO is seeking an experienced attorney for a senior real estate-focused Associate position in Connecticut. The firm emphasizes substantial handling of commercial and residential real estate transactions, including financing, leasing, and development.

Ideal candidates have 12–15+ years of relevant experience, CT bar admission (or waiver), and a demonstrated ability to contribute to a growing practice. Hybrid work arrangements are possible with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Twelve to fifteen or more years of relevant experience.
• Experience representing clients as an associate/counsel/partner at a CT large or mid-sized firm or in-house.
• Connecticut bar admission (or waiver).

Responsibilities

• Real estate transactions: buying/selling/financing/leasing/developing properties incl. retail, office, industrial, subdivisions, and common interest communities.
• 1031 tax-free exchanges.
• Preparation of common interest community documents; title review.
• Environmental matters related to real property and business transactions.
• Representation of private lenders.

Education

Connecticut bar admission

Job description

Posted: August 27, 2026
Practice:
Location: CT
Position: Associate
Type: Law Firm
Experience Level: 11+ Years

Premier, well-established law firm in central Fairfield County, CT looking to hire an attorney with significant experience in handling real estate transactions, as described below.

Key Responsibilities

• Primary focus will be on commercial and residential real estate transactions including:
  • Buying /selling/financing/leasing/developing real property including retail, office and industrial properties, residential subdivisions, common interest communities, and shopping centers.
  • 1031 tax free exchanges
  • Preparation of common interest community documentation
  • Title review
  • Environmental matters relating to real property and business sales/purchases
  • Representation of private lenders
• Additional experience in general business representation is preferred

What the Firm Seeks

• Twelve to fifteen or more years of relevant experience
• Ideally experience representing clients as an associate/counsel/partner at a recognizable CT large or mid-sized law firm or in-house legal department
• A demonstrated skill in business generation would be a plus, although portable business is not a requirement
• Connecticut bar admission (or ability to waive in)

What the Firm Offers

• Competitive compensation including a salary based on experience which could be about two hundred and fifty thousand dollars for the right candidate; annual discretionary bonus based on performance, productivity, and originations
• Strong likelihood of inheriting soon a significant book of business coming from a sophisticated, long-standing group of clients
• Supportive and enjoyable work environment; a cohesive team
• Health insurance and other benefits
• Work from central Fairfield County CT office with hybrid work arrangement possible

We have a strong relationship with this firm and have been responsible for a key merger in the past.

The practice areas with current job openings are listed below.