Real Estate Counsel

BCG Attorney Search; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Quality benefits

One-on-one career coaching

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a counsel-level attorney to join its Real Estate practice in Cleveland, OH. The ideal candidate has extensive experience leading sophisticated commercial real estate transactions from inception to closing.

Qualifications include a J.D. from an accredited law school, at least eight years of relevant real estate experience, and an active Ohio license, with strong communication, analytical, and teamwork skills. Permanent US work authorization is required.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Eight years of real estate legal experience.
• Active Ohio law license.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and business judgment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Permanent authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate real estate agreements, including purchase/sale, leases, and development agreements.
• Represent clients in acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, and leasing matters.
• Advise on real estate issues in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments.
• Conduct and manage due diligence, including title, survey, and environmental reviews.
• Support development projects across asset classes.
• Negotiate construction and project-related agreements to manage real estate risk.
• Structure and document various real estate financing arrangements.

Skills

Drafting & negotiation

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Teamwork

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a counsel-level attorney to join its Real Estate practice group in Cleveland, OH. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience leading sophisticated commercial real estate transactions from inception to closing.

Duties

• Draft and negotiate various real estate agreements, including purchase and sale agreements, leases, and development agreements.
• Represent clients in acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, and leasing matters.
• Advise on real estate issues in mergers, acquisitions, and private equity investments.
• Conduct and manage due diligence, including title, survey, and environmental reviews.
• Support development projects across various asset classes.
• Negotiate construction and project-related agreements to manage real estate risk.
• Structure and document various real estate financing arrangements.

Requirements

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

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school.

Certifications

Active law license in Ohio.

Skills

• Strong drafting and negotiation skills.
• Sound judgment and ability to manage transactions independently.

Benefits

• 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.