Real Estate / Real Estate Finance Associate (Mid-Level)

Dentons; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exposure to high-impact work

Global platform

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby is seeking a mid-level Real Estate associate in Pittsburgh to handle complex commercial real estate and real estate finance transactions within a globally connected platform.

Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, leases, and related documents, overseeing due diligence, and coordinating with clients and internal teams to ensure efficient deal completion.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of commercial real estate or real estate finance experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents.
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of title, survey, zoning, and property rights.
• Ability to identify and solve complex legal issues.
• High-quality drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and financing.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, and related documents.
• Oversee due diligence, risk analysis, and closing coordination.
• Interact with clients and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Drafting

Negotiation

Legal analysis

Client communication

Team coordination

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Licensed in Pennsylvania or eligible

Job description

Real Estate / Real Estate Finance Associate (Mid-Level) - Pittsburgh

Position Summary

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby is seeking a mid-level associate (4–6 years) to join its highly regarded Real Estate practice in Pittsburgh. This is an opportunity to work on complex, high-value commercial real estate and real estate finance transactions within a collaborative, globally connected platform.

Our Real Estate lawyers serve as trusted business advisors, combining technical excellence with commercial insight to help clients anticipate trends, mitigate risk, and execute transactions efficiently.

Commercial Real Estate Transactions

• Contribute to the coordination and execution of a broad range of complex commercial real estate transactional matters including acquisitions, dispositions, leases, joint ventures, and property development
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, and related ancillary agreements
• Oversee due diligence, deal structuring, and closing coordination
• Provide practical, business-oriented legal advice to clients

Due Diligence & Risk Analysis

• Conduct title, survey, zoning, and lease review
• Identify legal and financial risks
• Prepare clear diligence reports and mitigation strategies

Transaction Management & Client Interaction

• Serve as a key contact for clients on active matters
• Coordinate with internal teams and external advisors
• Manage timelines and junior team members

Position Requirements

Experience

• 4–6 years of commercial real estate or real estate finance experience
• Experience drafting and negotiating transaction documents
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Strong knowledge of title, survey, zoning, and property rights
• Ability to identify and solve complex legal issues
• High-quality drafting skills

Professional Skills & Attributes

• Excellent communication skills
• Highly organized and responsive
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking
• Collaborative with leadership potential

Qualifications

• J.D. from accredited law school
• Licensed in Pennsylvania or eligible

Why Dentons

• Exposure to sophisticated, high-impact work
• Collaborative and inclusive culture
• Global platform with cross-border opportunities

Equal Opportunity Statement

Dentons Cohen & Grigsby is an Equal Opportunity Employer.