Real Estate Attorney

Protouch Staffing; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Protouch Staffing in Fort Myers, FL, seeks an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join our real estate practice group. The role focuses on high‑value land acquisition and development transactions, with additional residential real estate support as needed.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of real estate law experience, strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, and thorough knowledge of commercial and residential real estate transactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of real estate law experience.
• Active Florida Bar in good standing.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial and residential real estate transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, leases, and development contracts.
• Strong title review, due diligence, and zoning understanding.
• Proficiency in LexisNexis and Westlaw.

Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and review real estate contracts including purchase agreements and leases.
• Conduct due diligence: title searches, environmental assessments, and zoning reviews.
• Advise on commercial leases, property management agreements, and related contracts.
• Review title commitments and surveys; prepare title and survey objections.
• Draft closing documents and conveyancing instruments.
• Support land acquisition and development transactions.
• Perform legal research to support transactions and compliance.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure efficient, compliant closings.
• Maintain strong client relationships with responsive communication.

Skills

Real estate law

Contract drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Attention to detail

Education

Florida Bar in good standing

Tools

LexisNexis

Westlaw

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join a real estate practice group, focusing primarily on high-value land acquisition and development transactions, with additional support for residential real estate matters as needed.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of real estate law experience, strong contract drafting and negotiation skills, and a thorough understanding of commercial and residential real estate transactions. This role requires sound legal judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate, draft, and review a variety of real estate contracts, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, and development agreements.
• Conduct comprehensive property due diligence, including title searches, environmental assessments, and zoning compliance reviews.
• Advise clients on commercial leases, property management agreements, and contracts related to the ownership and operation of commercial properties.
• Review title commitments, recorded documents, and property surveys, and prepare title and survey objections as necessary.
• Draft closing documents, conveyancing instruments, loan documents, and corporate resolutions related to real estate transactions.
• Support land acquisition, property development, and other complex commercial real estate transactions.
• Conduct legal research involving statutory requirements, procedural law, and case law to support ongoing transactions and legal matters.
• Collaborate with colleagues and other stakeholders to ensure transactions are completed efficiently and in compliance with applicable laws.
• Maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication, practical legal guidance, and effective transaction management.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in real estate law.
• Membership in the Florida Bar in good standing.
• Extensive knowledge of commercial and residential real estate transactions.
• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, leases, and development contracts.
• Strong understanding of title review, due diligence, zoning regulations, and property-related legal documentation.
• Proficiency in legal research tools such as LexisNexis and Westlaw.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, drafting, and negotiation skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple matters while meeting deadlines.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a responsive and client-focused approach.
• Sound business judgment and the ability to provide practical, solutions-oriented legal advice.

Preferred Experience

• Experience handling high-value land acquisition and development transactions.
• Familiarity with commercial property ownership, leasing, and property management agreements.
• Experience preparing closing documentation and resolving title and survey issues.
• Ability to manage real estate transactions independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.