Junior Real Estate Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 235,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Personal medical and parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Direct Counsel is seeking a Junior Real Estate Associate Attorney with at least two years of transactional real estate experience to join our international law firm. This role is available in Houston and other major offices, including Phoenix, San Francisco, and Seattle.

You will work with national and global clients on complex real estate transactions across various asset classes, including a growing data center focus. A discretionary annual bonus is available based on performance.

Qualifications

• At least two years of transactional real estate experience.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to take ownership and manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to client service.
• Interest in developing a long-term practice handling sophisticated real estate matters.

Responsibilities

• Support complex acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, construction, development, and real estate finance transactions.
• Draft and review transaction documents with close attention to detail and sound legal analysis.
• Assist with CMBS workouts and portfolio management matters.
• Work on large multisite real estate portfolios for corporate and technology clients.
• Coordinate with attorneys across offices and practice groups to manage transactions and meet deadlines.
• Anticipate issues, develop practical solutions, and deliver clear, precise work product.
• Maintain responsive communication with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative approach

Client service

Job description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Junior Real Estate Associate Attorney with at least two years of transactional real estate experience to join a leading international law firm. This opportunity is available in the firm’s Houston, Phoenix, San Francisco, or Seattle office.

The associate will work with national and global clients on complex real estate transactions across office, industrial, retail, hospitality, mixed-use, and emerging asset classes. The practice also has a growing data center focus, including colocation transactions, hyperscaler leasing, and powered land acquisitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Support complex acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, construction, development, and real estate finance transactions.
• Draft and review transaction documents with close attention to detail and sound legal analysis.
• Assist with commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) workouts and portfolio management matters.
• Work on large, multisite real estate portfolios for corporate and technology clients.
• Coordinate with attorneys across offices and practice groups to manage transactions and meet deadlines.
• Anticipate issues, develop practical solutions, and deliver clear, precise work product.
• Maintain responsive communication with clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• At least two years of transactional real estate experience.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to take ownership of assignments and manage competing priorities.
• A collaborative approach and commitment to client service.
• Interest in developing a long-term practice handling sophisticated real estate matters.

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers an annual base salary of $235,000-$260,000, depending on qualifications and experience, and eligibility for an annual discretionary bonus.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• A 401(k) plan.
• Personal medical and parental leave.
• Up to ten paid holidays.
• Family care benefits.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.