Real Estate Associate

Ekspert Counsel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Retirement benefits

PTO and firm programs

Job summary

Ekspert Counsel in Houston, TX seeks a Real Estate Associate to join its office. This role focuses on sophisticated commercial leasing and real estate transactions across office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use properties, with exposure to acquisitions, dispositions, title matters, and real estate finance.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of commercial real estate experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage transactions independently while

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Active Texas Bar admission required.
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial real estate experience.
• Significant commercial leasing experience required.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial lease agreements and related documents.
• Represent landlords, tenants, developers, and property owners in leasing matters.
• Assist with purchase and sale agreements and closing documents.
• Review title commitments, policies, and surveys.
• Coordinate closings and manage post-closing obligations.
• Provide practical legal advice and collaborate across practice groups.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Client communication

Project management

Independent work

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A leading Texas law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate to join its Houston office. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial real estate attorney with strong leasing experience to work on sophisticated transactions involving office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use properties while expanding their experience across acquisitions, dispositions, title matters, and real estate finance.

The ideal candidate will have substantial commercial leasing experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to manage transactions independently while collaborating with a highly regarded real estate practice.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial lease agreements, amendments, assignments, subleases, and related leasing documents.
• Represent landlords, tenants, developers, and property owners in a wide range of commercial leasing matters.
• Assist with the negotiation and preparation of purchase and sale agreements and related closing documents.
• Review title commitments, title policies, surveys, and related due diligence materials.
• Advise clients regarding title issues, leasing strategies, and transactional risks.
• Assist with commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and development transactions.
• Support real estate financing transactions involving lenders and borrowers, as applicable.
• Coordinate transaction closings and manage post-closing obligations.
• Maintain direct client communication and provide practical, business-oriented legal advice.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice groups to efficiently manage complex real estate transactions.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school required.
• Active Texas Bar admission required.
• Minimum of 3 years of commercial real estate experience required.
• Significant commercial leasing experience required.
• Experience drafting and negotiating commercial lease agreements required.
• Experience with purchase and sale agreements preferred.
• Experience reviewing title commitments, title policies, and surveys preferred.
• Experience with commercial real estate finance preferred but not required.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, legal research, and analytical skills required.
• Strong academic credentials required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment required.
• Strong organizational and project management skills required.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement benefits, paid time off, and additional firm-sponsored programs.
• Full-time onsite position in Houston, Texas.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions with a highly regarded Texas real estate practice.
• Significant client interaction, meaningful responsibility, and strong opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.