Real Estate Attorney

Prime Communications; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail real estate company is seeking an experienced attorney to draft and negotiate retail real estate documents and provide legal support for various transactions. The ideal candidate will hold a Juris Doctor degree, have an active license to practice law (Texas preferred), and possess over five years of experience in commercial retail real estate. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential for managing complex legal documents and stakeholder interactions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of commercial retail real estate legal experience.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Texas preferred).
• Substantial experience drafting and negotiating commercial retail leases.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate retail real estate documents.
• Support acquisitions and financing transactions.
• Conduct real estate due diligence and issue resolution.

Skills

Strong business acumen

Exceptional written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, review, and finalize tenant-side transactional retail real estate documents, including letters of intent, leases, amendments, purchase and sale agreements, and related ancillary documents
• Support acquisitions, renewals, relocations, dispositions, and financing transactions across a national retail portfolio
• Assist in the development, maintenance, and governance of real estate leasing, development, and construction templates, standards, and playbooks
• Facilitate and coordinate internal stakeholder input regarding deviations from established legal and business standards
• Manage contract workflows, approvals, and tracking to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely execution
• Assist with contract issue resolution and provide risk-based legal guidance to business partners
• Conduct real estate due diligence, including review of title commitments, surveys, and title insurance policies and endorsements
• Support development teams in securing required governmental approvals, permits, and third-party consents
• Maintain current knowledge of evolving real estate, leasing, construction, and procurement legal concepts and best practices
• Collaborate with external counsel as needed to manage workload or jurisdiction-specific matters

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited U.S. law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction (Texas preferred)
• Minimum of five (5) years of commercial retail real estate legal experience
• Substantial experience drafting and negotiating commercial retail leases
• Experience closing purchases, sales, and financing transactions involving commercial real estate
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance legal risk and operational priorities
• Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills with high attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and project management skills
• Demonstrated integrity, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines