Real Estate Development Attorney (TX‑Licensed) — Remote

ABD Talent; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Parental leave

Paid lunches and parking

Wellness program with fitness benefits

Licensing expenses covered

Job summary

ABD Talent is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join our growing real estate practice in Texas. The ideal candidate holds a J.D., is licensed in Texas, and has 3–5 years of hands-on real estate experience, including development, master planned communities, covenants, plats, and HOA matters.

You will handle drafting and negotiating real estate documents, advise on development projects, and collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver practical legal solutions across the

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Texas license to practice law required.
• 3–5 years of substantive real estate law experience.
• Direct experience with real estate development and master planned communities.
• Experience drafting and reviewing complex documents with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate plats, development agreements, entitlement documents, and related real estate agreements.
• Prepare, review, and amend restrictive covenants for various developments.
• Draft and revise governing documents for master planned communities and HOA matters.
• Advise nonprofits and property owners' associations, including formation documents.
• Advise developers on legal matters throughout development projects.
• Conduct legal research and analysis on real estate development and property matters.
• Communicate with clients, government entities, and stakeholders.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.
• Work independently while collaborating with attorneys and other professionals.

Skills

Legal drafting

Negotiation

Legal research

Real estate knowledge

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

ABD Talent is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join our growing real estate practice in Texas. The ideal candidate holds a J.D., is licensed in Texas, and has 3–5 years of hands-on real estate experience, including development, master planned communities, covenants, plats, and HOA matters.

You will handle drafting and negotiating real estate documents, advise on development projects, and collaborate with clients and colleagues to deliver practical legal solutions across the