Real Estate Associate Attorney — Growth Role on National Platform

Career Staffing Talent; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 240,000 - 435,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

highly competitive compensation

direct partner access and mentorship

flexible billable tracks

Job summary

A leading law firm in Kansas City seeks a Real Estate Associate with 3–6+ years of transactional real estate experience for high-profile development projects. The role offers substantial mentorship, growth potential, and competitive salary ranging from $240,000 to $435,000 plus bonuses. Responsibilities include supporting acquisitions, leading due diligence, and managing complex transactions. Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, Missouri bar eligibility, and excellent analytical and communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized firm focused on sophisticated real estate matters.

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of sophisticated transactional real estate experience at a large or well-regarded law firm.
• Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, development work, and title/survey review.
• Joint Venture and Financing experience strongly preferred.
• Exposure to data centers or complex asset development is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support a national real estate practice on sophisticated transactional matters.
• Handle acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, and portfolio transactions.
• Lead title and survey review, due diligence coordination, and closing deliverables.
• Work closely with senior partners on joint venture structures and development projects.
• Draft and negotiate transaction documents including Development Agreements and Joint Venture Documentation.

Skills

transactional real estate experience

writing skills

analytical skills

communication skills

Education

J.D. with strong academic credentials

Missouri bar admission or eligibility for admission via UBE waiver

Job description

A leading law firm in Kansas City seeks a Real Estate Associate with 3–6+ years of transactional real estate experience for high-profile development projects. The role offers substantial mentorship, growth potential, and competitive salary ranging from $240,000 to $435,000 plus bonuses. Responsibilities include supporting acquisitions, leading due diligence, and managing complex transactions. Ideal candidates will have strong academic credentials, Missouri bar eligibility, and excellent analytical and communication skills. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a nationally recognized firm focused on sophisticated real estate matters.