Real Estate Attorney (In House)

MS Legal Search; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong work/life balance

Full benefits

Long-term deal participation

Job summary

MS Legal Search is excited to announce a new in-house opportunity for a talented real estate attorney in Houston, Texas. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in real estate law, particularly in retail leasing. This role focuses on a strong work/life balance with minimal nights and weekends, and does not require business development. Compensation includes a solid base salary, long-term deal participation, and full benefits.

The successful candidate should be able to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in leasing, acquisition, divestitures, due diligence, joint ventures or real estate development law.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate commercial and residential real estate leases, purchase and sale agreements, and financing documents.
• Advise clients on real estate development, zoning, and land-use matters.
• Conduct due diligence investigations on real estate transactions.

Skills

Real estate law experience

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Analytical skills

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Real Estate Lawyers – MS Legal Search is excited to announce a new inhouse opportunity for a talented real estate attorney. Our client is seeking a real estate lawyer with 3+ years of real estate law experience to lead the legal department. A focus on retail real estate is appreciated as this entrepreneurial company’s assets include a mix of strip centers, power centers, malls, lifestyle centers and neighborhood centers. This company offers a strong work/ life balance with minimal (if any) nights and weekends. Furthermore, as an in-house role, there is no business development required.

Real estate lawyers with experience in retail leasing including Gross Leases, Net Leases, Triple Net Leases (NNN), Ground Leases and Percentage Leases are appreciated.

The successful candidate will be able to work well in a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with clients and other team members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and negotiate commercial and residential real estate leases, purchase and sale agreements, and financing documents
• Advise clients on real estate development, zoning, and land-use matters
• Conduct due diligence investigations on real estate transactions

Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 3+ years of experience in leasing, acquisition, divestitures, due diligence, joint ventures or real estate development law
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment

This company is located in the Clear Lake area of Houston, Texas. Compensation includes a solid base salary, long term deal participation and full benefits.