Real Estate Associate

DLA Piper; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DLA Piper LLP in Dallas seeks a real estate attorney to handle general real estate transactions, including purchase and sale, joint ventures, and financing.

The role requires thorough legal research, drafting contracts and related documents, and guiding complex deals from inception to closing.

A hybrid work model applies, with regular in-office presence and some flexibility for remote work; prior experience at a large or mid-sized law firm is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Focus on general real estate transactions including purchase, sale, joint venture, and financing.
• Perform legal research and analysis, and draft contracts and related documents.
• Support management of complex transactions from inception to closing, including negotiations.
• Work in a hybrid environment with in-office presence and some remote flexibility.

Job description

Overview

• The role focuses on general real estate transactions, specifically including purchase and sale, joint venture, and financing transactions.
• Responsibilities encompass conducting thorough legal research and analysis, drafting legal documents such as contracts, and assisting in the management of complex transactions from inception to resolution, including negotiations and closings.
• The firm seeks candidates with immediately transferable skills and prior experience from a large or mid-sized law firm.
• The work environment follows a hybrid model, requiring regular in-office presence with some flexibility for working from home.