Real Estate Associate

Catalyst Labs; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Catalyst Labs, a national law firm with a strong real estate practice, seeks a transactional real estate attorney with 3–6 years of broad experience to join our Indianapolis team onsite.

You will handle acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, joint ventures, and financing matters for sophisticated clients, collaborate with partners, and deliver clear, practical guidance on complex real estate matters.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of broad and sophisticated transactional real estate experience
• Experience at larger law firms with exposure to complex real estate matters
• 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-paced environment

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

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 lawfrom 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.

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