Real Estate Senior Associate or Junior Partner

Zerega Consulting; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health benefits

401(k) with profit sharing

Bonus structure

Path to partnership

Mentorship and culture

Job summary

Not disclosed law firm in Atlanta is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Attorney (Senior Associate, Counsel or Junior Partner) to join its Real Estate Group. The role offers leadership opportunities, client development, and significant impact on the practice’s growth from an Atlanta base with in-office presence and hybrid flexibility.

Ideal candidates have 8–18 years of experience, with deep expertise in real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, and related areas, along with

Qualifications

• 8–18 years of experience practicing commercial real estate law.
• Substantial experience in one or more specified areas including acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, and related transactions.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage sophisticated matters at the leadership level.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in leading and growing a real estate practice.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on a broad range of commercial real estate matters.
• Manage client relationships and collaborate with attorneys and other professionals.
• Contribute to strategic development and future growth of the real estate practice.
• Handle complex real estate matters including acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, and related transactions.

Skills

Real estate acquisitions

Real estate dispositions

Construction & development

Opportunity zones

REITs

Real estate joint ventures

Real estate lending & finance

Drafting

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE SENIOR ASSOCIATE OR JUNIOR PARTNER POSITION - ATLANTA, GA

About the Firm

A prestigious, multiple practice AmLaw-ranked law firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Attorney (Senior Associate, Counsel or Junior Partner) to join its highly regarded Real Estate Group in its Atlanta office. The law firm offers sophisticated legal work, exceptional resources, and a collaborative, entrepreneurial culture centered on delivering outstanding client service.

The Opportunity

This is a rare and unique career opportunity for a Commercial Real Estate Attorney with 8–18 years of experience to step into a significant leadership role with an outstanding AmLaw ranked law firm. The position offers the opportunity to help shape and grow the real estate practice, develop client relationships, and play an instrumental role in the firm's future. The firm is considering candidates at the Senior Associate, Counsel and Junior Partner level, depending on experience and qualifications. For the right attorney, this represents an exceptional opportunity for career advancement, professional growth, and long-term leadership.

The position is based in Atlanta with in-office presence and hybrid flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

Advise clients on a broad range of commercial real estate matters.

Manage client relationships and collaborate with attorneys and other professionals.

Contribute significantly to the strategic development and future of the firm's real estate practice.

Handle complex legal real estate matters involving acquisitions, dispositions, development, financing, and related transactions.

Qualifications

8–18 years of experience practicing commercial real estate law.

Substantial experience in one or more of the following areas:

Real Estate Acquisitions and Dispositions, Construction and Development, Opportunity Zones, REITs, Real Estate Joint Ventures, Real Estate Lending and Finance; Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.

Ability to manage sophisticated matters at the leadership level.

Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in helping lead and grow a successful real estate practice.

Why This Opportunity

• Extremely competitive AmLaw compensation
• Excellent and extremely competitive health benefits package and 401K, profit sharing plan
• Clearly defined and outstanding bonus structure
• Wonderful and collegial environment
• Clearly defined path to partnership and unique leadership opportunities
• Reasonable partnership buy-in and amicable partnership structure further emphasizing collegiality and retention
• Prioritizes mentorship, relationship building, and places significant value on culture and collaboration
• This is a rare and unique career opportunity for a results-driven attorney to inherit a significant level of leadership and institutional client work in the Real Estate space