Real Estate Associate Attorney

The People Of: Professional Services; Georgia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join their commercial real estate practice in Atlanta, Georgia. This role involves handling complex transactions, including acquisitions and financing, while offering significant client exposure and growth opportunities. The ideal candidate will have strong transactional experience, excellent communication skills, and an active bar admission. This position emphasizes mentorship and professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of commercial real estate transactional experience in a law firm environment.
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Georgia preferred).
• Previous experience working in a law firm is required.

Responsibilities

• Represent developers, owners, and investors in complex commercial real estate transactions.
• Structure, negotiate, and close acquisitions, dispositions, and development deals.
• Advise clients on financing arrangements and related transactional matters.

Skills

Commercially minded communication skills

Strong project management skills

Excellent drafting and negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Location: Atlanta

A well-established national law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join its growing commercial real estate practice in Atlanta. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with strong transactional experience who is looking to work on sophisticated real estate matters involving acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and development projects. The role offers significant client exposure and the opportunity to advise developers, owners, and investors on complex, high-value transactions across a broad range of asset classes. The successful candidate will join a collaborative and entrepreneurial team that handles sophisticated commercial real estate work and offers a strong platform for long-term growth and advancement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Represent developers, owners, and investors in complex commercial real estate transactions
• Structure, negotiate, and close acquisitions, dispositions, and development deals
• Advise clients on financing arrangements, loan structures, and related transactional matters
• Draft and negotiate purchase agreements, financing documents, leases, and development agreements
• Conduct due diligence, title and survey review, and risk analysis in connection with transactions
• Work closely with clients and internal teams to drive transactions efficiently from inception through closing

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of commercial real estate transactional experience in a law firm environment
• Strong experience representing developers, owners, or investors in sophisticated real estate deals
• Deep understanding of real estate acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and development transactions
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Strong project management skills with the ability to handle multiple active transactions
• Commercially minded with strong client-facing communication skills
• Juris Doctor (JD) required
• Previous experience working in a law firm is required
• Active bar admission in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Georgia preferred)

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to work on high-level commercial real estate transactions within a dynamic and highly respected practice. Associates will benefit from meaningful responsibility, strong mentorship, direct client interaction, and a clear path for continued professional growth. For attorneys looking to expand their commercial real estate platform and take on increasingly sophisticated work in a collaborative environment, this is a compelling next step.

To be considered, please contact Freddie at [e-mail] with your resume, cover letter, and law school transcript, deal sheet/representative matters.