Real Estate Associate Attorney — Complex Transactions (2+ yrs)

Direct Counsel; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 235,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Personal medical and parental leave

Up to ten paid holidays

Family care benefits

Job summary

Direct Counsel is seeking a Junior Real Estate Associate Attorney with at least two years of transactional real estate experience to join our international law firm. This role is available in Houston and other major offices, including Phoenix, San Francisco, and Seattle.

You will work with national and global clients on complex real estate transactions across various asset classes, including a growing data center focus. A discretionary annual bonus is available based on performance.

Qualifications

• At least two years of transactional real estate experience.
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to take ownership and manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative approach and commitment to client service.
• Interest in developing a long-term practice handling sophisticated real estate matters.

Responsibilities

• Support complex acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, construction, development, and real estate finance transactions.
• Draft and review transaction documents with close attention to detail and sound legal analysis.
• Assist with CMBS workouts and portfolio management matters.
• Work on large multisite real estate portfolios for corporate and technology clients.
• Coordinate with attorneys across offices and practice groups to manage transactions and meet deadlines.
• Anticipate issues, develop practical solutions, and deliver clear, precise work product.
• Maintain responsive communication with clients and colleagues.

Skills

Drafting skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative approach

Client service

Job description

Direct Counsel is seeking a Junior Real Estate Associate Attorney with at least two years of transactional real estate experience to join our international law firm. This role is available in Houston and other major offices, including Phoenix, San Francisco, and Seattle.

You will work with national and global clients on complex real estate transactions across various asset classes, including a growing data center focus. A discretionary annual bonus is available based on performance.