Real Estate Associate

Miller Johnson; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Miller Johnson is seeking an Associate with at least two years of commercial real estate experience to join its Real Estate Practice Group in the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area. The role offers hands-on client interaction and mentorship from experienced attorneys on sophisticated CRE transactions.

The candidate must possess a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to or eligible for admission to the Michigan State Bar.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan or eligibility for admission in Michigan.
• Minimum of two years of commercial real estate legal practice experience, preferably in a law firm setting.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, and financing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, and development agreements.
• Conduct and evaluate due diligence including title, survey, zoning, and environmental issues.
• Identify legal and business issues, providing practical recommendations aligned with client objectives.
• Participate in client communications, business development activities, and professional growth initiatives.

Skills

Drafting

Analytical

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Michigan Bar admission or eligibility

Job description

jobs Verified: 14 Oct 2026 Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area, MI

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area, MI

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Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school; Admission to the State Bar of Michigan or eligibility for admission in Michigan; At least two years of experience practicing commercial real estate law, preferably within a law firm environment.

Law Firm Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Miller Johnson is seeking an Associate with at least two years of commercial real estate experience to join its Real Estate Practice Group in the Grand Rapids Metropolitan Area. The role offers an opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions with hands-on client interaction and mentorship from experienced attorneys.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan or eligibility for admission in Michigan.
• Minimum of two years of commercial real estate legal practice experience, preferably in a law firm setting.
• Strong drafting, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Represent clients in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, and financing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, and development agreements.
• Conduct and evaluate due diligence including title, survey, zoning, and environmental issues.
• Identify legal and business issues, providing practical recommendations aligned with client objectives.
• Participate in client communications, business development activities, and professional growth initiatives.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation: Not specified (Includes standard firm benefits such as medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid parental leave)

Mode: Full-time, In-Office / On-site