In-House Real Estate & Project Development Counsel

Latitude; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Generous leave policies

Job summary

Latitude in Nashville, TN is seeking an in-house Real Estate & Project Development Attorney for a permanent full-time role. The position involves handling site control, land use, and closing processes with ownership over deal flow.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years of real estate experience, active bar admission, and strong analytical/written communications. Renewable energy experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of real estate experience at top-tier law firm or in-house.
• Independent experience with purchase & sale transactions, title and survey review, and closings.

Responsibilities

• Lead real estate transactions from start to finish, including options, easements, and closings.
• Advise project development, external affairs, and project finance teams across transactions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support renewable energy projects.

Skills

Real estate law

Title & survey

Purchase & sale

Project development

Client advisory

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

In-House Real Estate & Project Development AttorneyAre you a commercial real estate attorney who wants to trade billable hours for a front-row seat on deals that build real infrastructure? Do you thrive on title and survey work, know a purchase and sale agreement inside and out, and want your legal advice to directly shape how projects get built? If so, this could be your next move.Latitude is working with a company in the renewable energy space that is adding an Associate Legal Counsel to its Real Estate and Project Development team in Nashville. The ideal candidate has 4+ years of real estate experience, has led site control and land use transactions independently, and is ready to be a trusted advisor to project development, external affairs, and project finance teams. This is a hands-on role: expect to manage purchase options, easements, and closings from start to finish, with real ownership over your deal flow.The ideal candidate will be able to work at the company's office location in Nashville, TN. Remote candidates must have 4+ years of commercial real estate experience, including working with renewable energy clients.Basic Requirements for the In-House Real Estate & Project Development Attorney:4+ years of real estate experience at a top-tier law firm or comparable in-house legal departmentSubstantial, independent experience with purchase and sale transactions, title and survey review, and closingAbility to manage multiple transactions and deadlines simultaneously in a fast-paced environmentExcellent analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across cross-functional business teamsRenewable energy experience is a plus, but not requiredActive bar admission in good standing in at least one stateExcellent academic credentials from an ABA-accredited law schoolOutstanding professional references from former supervisorsPosition Details of the In-House Real Estate & Project Development Attorney:Type of role: PermanentSchedule: Full-timeLocation: Nashville, TN (remote considered on a case-by-case basis)Compensation:Pay: The salary range for this role is $175,000 to $210,000 plus bonus. Pay is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, and credentials.Benefits: In addition to pay, a competitive benefits package is also provided, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; 401(k) and generous leave policies.ConfidentialityLatitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.About LatitudeLatitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.Latitude Contract Engagements & SecondmentsOutstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys. Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.Permanent PositionsOutstanding legal professionals who are seeking permanent positions choose to work with Latitude because of our deep market knowledge, career advocacy and extensive client base. Our own practice experience and client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.FAQ:Q: What other legal jobs do you have?A: If you’re interested in working with Latitude but do not think this particular legal job is the right one for you, we encourage you to explore our other open opportunities or fill out a General Application by visiting us at https://latitudelegal.com/jobs/Q: Should I apply for this specific position if I have previously applied for another Latitude position?A: Yes, it is better to apply to each Latitude job for which you are qualified and interested so that we immediately know of your interest in that specific role. This also enables you to share additional information about your qualifications or interest specific to each role. 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A member of our client services team will be back in touch with you very fast to learn more about your need so we can provide you with on point candidates to consider.For more information about Latitude, please visit us at https://latitudelegal.com.Follow Latitude on LinkedInSee More Latitude JobsSee Complimentary Latitude ResourcesFind a Great Attorney or Other Legal Professional for your Legal TeamThank you for your interest in Latitude!Latitude is an Equal Opportunity Employer.LATHP#LI-RB1#LI-Remote16216