Real Estate Associate

Catalyst Labs; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm is seeking an attorney with 3 to 6 years of transactional real estate experience. This role involves supporting complex deals, providing client advice, and managing documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong academic background, be admitted to the Missouri Bar, and possess exceptional communication skills. Join a collaborative practice group that values professionalism and offers ongoing development opportunities. This position is full-time and onsite in Des Moines, Iowa.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of experience in transactional real estate.
• Admission to the Missouri Bar or eligibility for waiver.
• Experience at larger law firms with complex real estate matters.

Responsibilities

• Support complex real estate transactions.
• Assist with joint venture matters and financing transactions.
• Advise clients on sophisticated real estate issues.
• Manage transactional processes with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborate on national scale matters.

Skills

Transactional real estate experience

Research skills

Writing skills

Communication skills

Team oriented mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Grade point average above 3.0

Job description

A widely respected national law firm with a substantial footprint across major U.S. cities, they operate with a team of over a thousand attorneys. Known for strong client relationships and consistently high service standards, the firm offers practical, business-focused legal advice across areas such as health care, real estate, finance, technology, private equity, and corporate transactions. Their deep industry knowledge and commitment to clear, solution-oriented guidance help clients navigate complex legal issues and support long-term business goals.

About Us

Catalyst Labs talent partners with a specialized vertical in the legal industry, with a dedicated focus on placing top-tier attorneys, legal operations professionals, and leadership talent.

We work closely with Managing Partners, Practice Group Leaders, and Chiefs of Legal Operations who are shaping the future of modern law from complex litigation and emerging regulatory landscapes to high-stakes transactional work. We take pride in facilitating conversations that match your legal expertise, analytical mindset, and professional trajectory with firms that value precision, judgment, and excellence in the evolving world of legal practice.

Work type: Full Time, Onsite.

Responsibilities

• Support complex real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and title and survey review
• Assist with joint venture matters, financing transactions, and drafting related documentation
• Advise clients on sophisticated real estate issues with clarity and sound judgment
• Manage transactional processes with accuracy, timeliness, and strong attention to detail
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on national scale matters
• Build strong relationships with sophisticated clients and maintain a high level of professionalism
• Contribute to a growing and collaborative practice group and engage in ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of broad and sophisticated transactional real estate experience
• Admission to the Missouri Bar or ability to waive in through the Uniform Bar Examination
• Experience at larger law firms with exposure to complex real estate matters
• Strong academic history with a grade point average above three point zero
• Experience with joint ventures and real estate financing
• Exceptional research, writing, and communication skills
• Strong work ethic and a team oriented mindset
• Ability to learn complex subject matter quickly and operate effectively in a fast