Real Estate Associate | Houston | 2+ Years Experience

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-regarded national law firm for a Real Estate Associate. The role offers exposure to sophisticated commercial real estate transactions within a collaborative team.

Candidates should have 2+ years of transactional CRE experience, strong drafting and analytical abilities, and a proactive, detail-focused mindset. This is an opportunity to work on acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, and joint ventures with broad client contact.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of transactional commercial real estate experience.
• Strong academic credentials.
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and sound commercial judgment.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Involved in acquisition and disposition transactions.
• Handled commercial leasing.
• Assisted with joint venture arrangements.
• Engaged in general real estate and corporate transactional work.

Skills

Commercial real estate experience

Drafting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team oriented

Education

Strong academic credentials

Job description

A well-regarded national law firm is looking to add a Real Estate Associate to its growing transactional practice.

This opportunity is open to attorneys with 2+ years of transactional experience who are seeking broader deal exposure, increased client contact, and the chance to work on sophisticated transactions within a collaborative, high-performing team.

The Role

You’ll be involved in a wide range of real estate and transactional matters, including:

• Acquisition and disposition transactions
• Commercial leasing
• Joint venture arrangements
• General real estate and corporate transactional work

What They're Looking For

• 2+ years of transactional commercial real estate experience
• Strong academic credentials
• Excellent drafting, analytical, and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and sound commercial judgment
• A proactive, team-oriented approach

What's on Offer

• High level of responsibility and hands-on deal experience
• Strong workflow across a diverse range of real estate matters