Real Estate Counsel

Ice Miller LLP; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 255,000 - 315,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement program

Career coaching and development

Job summary

Ice Miller LLP seeks a counsel-level attorney to join our Real Estate practice group in Cleveland. This role leads sophisticated commercial real estate transactions from term sheet through closing, representing developers, investors, lenders, and corporate clients.

Ideal candidates will have extensive experience drafting and negotiating real estate agreements, performing due diligence, and advising on complex finance and development matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• At least eight (8) years of relevant real estate legal experience.
• Active law license in Ohio.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and business judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, development agreements, title documents, closing documents, and other real estate agreements
• Represent clients in acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, leasing, and related commercial real estate matters
• Advise on real estate issues arising in mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, and other business transactions
• Conduct and manage due diligence, including review of title, survey, zoning, environmental, and property-level matters
• Support development projects across asset classes, including residential, mixed-use, healthcare, senior housing, industrial, retail, and office
• Negotiate construction, development, and project-related agreements while helping clients manage real estate risk
• Structure, negotiate, and document mortgage, construction, bridge, mezzanine, and other real estate financing arrangements

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Team player

Independent worker

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active Ohio law license

Job description

Ice Miller seeks a counsel level attorney to join our Real Estate practice group in Cleveland. Ideal candidates will have several years of experience leading sophisticated commercial real estate transactions from term sheet or letter of intent through closing.

About the Role:

This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a nationally recognized team representing developers, investors, lenders, and corporate clients in acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and related business transactions. Ideal candidates will bring strong drafting skills, sound judgment, and the ability to manage transactions independently.

Responsibilities:

• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, easements, development agreements, title documents, closing documents, and other real estate agreements
• Represent clients in acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, leasing, and related commercial real estate matters
• Advise on real estate issues arising in mergers, acquisitions, private equity investments, and other business transactions
• Conduct and manage due diligence, including review of title, survey, zoning, environmental, and property-level matters
• Support development projects across asset classes, including residential, mixed-use, healthcare, senior housing, industrial, retail, and office
• Negotiate construction, development, and project-related agreements while helping clients manage real estate risk
• Structure, negotiate, and document mortgage, construction, bridge, mezzanine, and other real estate financing arrangements

Requirements:

• J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
• At least eight (8) years of relevant real estate legal experience
• Active law license in Ohio
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and business judgment
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment
• Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
• One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
• A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation
• The salary range for this position is $255,000 to $315,000 based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonuses

Ice Miller embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential.

Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.