Real Estate (Commercial & Residential) Attorney

Dentons; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby in Naples, Florida, seeks an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join and grow its established practice. The role emphasizes handling sophisticated commercial and residential real estate matters and guiding transactions from start to finish.

The ideal candidate has eight or more years of real estate experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and the ability to work independently while collaborating with senior leadership. On-site work in Naples is required.

Qualifications

• Active Florida Bar membership is required.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of real estate law experience.
• Experience in commercial and residential real estate transactions is required.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client management skills.
• Interest in long‑term leadership and practice development.
• A healthy portable client base is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of commercial and residential real estate transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, and financing documents
• Conduct due diligence, including title and survey review
• Advise clients on transactional structuring and risk mitigation
• Work closely with practice leadership to expand service offerings
• Support mentorship and collaboration within the team
• Contribute to client development and long‑term practice growth

Skills

Drafting skills

Negotiation

Client management

Leadership potential

Job description

Real Estate (Commercial & Residential) Attorney - Naples, FL

Culture and Engagement at Dentons

Fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture is a core priority at Dentons. We are committed to creating an environment that values and respects the contributions of all colleagues. By attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining highly qualified individuals of various backgrounds and experiences, we strengthen our ability to provide innovative solutions, deliver exceptional client service, and advance the success of our Firm. Dentons takes an active approach to promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace by investing in professional development and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities and practice

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby is seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney to join and help expand its established practice in Naples, Florida. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of eight (8) years of experience in both commercial and residential real estate transactions, with a strong emphasis on commercial work. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with senior leadership to enhance the depth and breadth of the practice and support long-term succession planning efforts.

This candidate will bring strong technical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage transactions independently while contributing to the continued growth of the firm’s real estate practice. This role is well-suited for an attorney interested in gradually assuming greater leadership responsibilities, with a potential path to leading the practice in the future.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handle a broad range of commercial and residential real estate transactions
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, and financing documents
• Conduct due diligence, including title and survey review
• Advise clients on transactional structuring, risk mitigation, and compliance matters
• Work closely with practice leadership to expand service offerings and strengthen the real estate group
• Support mentorship and collaboration within the team
• Contribute to client development and long‑term practice growth

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a highly regarded, sophisticated Real Estate practice alongside accomplished, seasoned practitioners. Our team values collaboration at a senior level, fostering an environment where attorneys contribute meaningfully, share expertise, and continue to refine their practice. We offer an outstanding work environment including competitive compensation and a robust benefits package.

Personal skills/attributes

• Is conscientious and responsive, with a proven attention to detail and a desire to work in a dynamic practice environment and manage multiple projects while working under demanding deadlines
• Has excellent written communication and drafting skills and an ability to produce written work product that is concise and effective
• Self‑starter who takes initiative and works well independently, but embraces teamwork, works effectively with others who have different styles and contributes to a supportive and inclusive work environment
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to clearly communicate advice to clients and others
• Possesses strong analytical skills and thinks strategically
• Is ambitious, exhibits leadership and motivates others
• Is dedicated, with a record of academic and professional success
• Comfortable working in an in‑office setting 5 days per week

Technical skills

• Active membership in the Florida Bar
• Minimum of eight (8) years of experience in real estate law
• Demonstrated experience in commercial and residential real estate transactions (required)
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and client management skills
• Interest in long‑term leadership and practice development
• A full book of business is not required; however, a healthy portable client base is preferred

Other requirements

• Candidates must reside in, or be willing to relocate to, the Naples, Florida area. This position requires on‑site attendance; remote work is not available.

Equal opportunities

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.