Real Estate Associate Attorney - Tampa

Accounting Search; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) and retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Accounting Search in Tampa, FL, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join a prominent AmLaw 200 Real Estate Practice in a hybrid role. The position offers exposure to sophisticated real estate transactions with developers, owners, investors, and lenders.

The ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, Florida bar admission in good standing, and 2–6 years of real estate experience, along with strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record.
• Active Bar Admission in Florida, in good standing.
• 2-6 years of substantive experience in real estate transactions.
• Experience representing developers, owners, investors, and lenders in financing, development, and investment matters.
• Demonstrated experience with loans, joint ventures, entity documents, and leases.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently on client matters and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Prior practical business experience in the commercial real estate industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, joint ventures, and leasing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, including purchase agreements, financing documents, joint venture agreements, and leases.
• Provide strategic counsel to clients on structuring complex real estate investments and developments.
• Collaborate with partners and other team members to manage client matters efficiently.
• Participate in all stages of transaction execution, from initial diligence to closing.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Business experience

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY – REAL ESTATE

Location: Tampa, FL

HYBRID

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join their expanding Real Estate Practice in Tampa. This is an outstanding opportunity for a mid-level attorney to take on meaningful responsibility, work with a diverse client base, and gain hands‑on experience in sophisticated real estate transactions.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in Florida, in good standing
• 2-6 years of substantive experience in real estate transactions
• Experience representing developers, owners, investors, and lenders infinancing, development, and investmentmatters preferred
• Demonstrated experience with loans, joint ventures, entity documents, and leases
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently on client matters and collaboratively within a team environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Prior practical business experience in the commercial real estate industry is a plus

Key Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a wide range of real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, joint ventures, and leasing
• Draft, review, and negotiate transactional documents, including purchase agreements, financing documents, joint venture agreements, and leases
• Provide strategic counsel to clients on structuring complex real estate investments and developments
• Collaborate with partners and other team members to manage client matters efficiently
• Participate in all stages of transaction execution, from initial diligence to closing

Why Join Us?

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a top-tier real estate practice with a strong reputation for high-profile, complex transactions. Associates in this group gain meaningful responsibility early, working directly with experienced partners and influential clients. The firm fosters a collaborative, growth-oriented environment that prioritizes professional development, mentorship, and long‑term career advancement. You’ll have the opportunity to broaden your transactional experience, deepen your real estate expertise, and make a tangible impact on client outcomes in one of the nation’s most dynamic real estate markets.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary range of $160,000-$200,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for profit‑sharing and a discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; 401(k) and other retirement plans; FSA/HSA; paid parental leave; domestic partner benefits; family/dependent care leave; employee assistance program; and commuter benefits

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.