Real Estate Transactional Associate Attorney

The People Of: Professional Services; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The People Of: Professional Services seeks a Real Estate Transactional Associate with 5+ years of CRE experience to join its Atlanta or Charlotte office. This role offers collaboration, mentorship, and long-term career growth within a highly regarded law firm.

You will handle structuring, closing, and advisory work across national clients, including developers, lenders, and institutional entities, in a supportive, team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• JD required and licensed to practice in the relevant jurisdiction.
• Minimum 5+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience.
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, and development-related contracts.
• Advise on acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures involving diverse asset classes.
• Handle real estate financing transactions, including construction and permanent loan documentation.
• Draft and negotiate easement agreements, restrictive covenants, and related instruments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on zoning, land use, environmental, and regulatory matters.
• Support clients through complex, multi-phase development projects.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Real Estate Transactional Associate (5+ Years Experience)

Locations: Atlanta Or Charlotte

Step into a role where sophisticated real estate work meets a genuinely collaborative culture.

A highly regarded, full-service law firm with a longstanding presence across the Southeast is seeking a Real Estate Transactional Associate to join its dynamic and growing practice. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney who wants to work on complex, high-value transactions while being part of a team that prioritizes mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.

The Opportunity

You will play a key role in advising clients across the full lifecycle of commercial real estate projects—from initial structuring through closing and beyond. The practice handles a broad spectrum of matters for developers, investors, lenders, and institutional clients across the United States.

Key Responsibilities

• Structure, draft, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, and development-related contracts
• Advise on acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures involving diverse asset classes
• Handle real estate financing transactions, including construction and permanent loan documentation
• Draft and negotiate easement agreements, restrictive covenants, and related instruments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on zoning, land use, environmental, and regulatory matters
• Support clients through complex, multi-phase development projects

What Sets This Role Apart

• Exposure to nationally recognized real estate work across a wide range of asset types
• A deep bench of experienced attorneys with a strong track record of mentorship
• A culture that values collaboration over competition
• Opportunity to work on high-impact projects from concept through completion
• Strong internal support across complementary practice areas

Candidate Profile

• JD required and prior experience working in a law firm is essential
• Minimum 5+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience
• Demonstrated experience handling complex real estate deals independently
• Strong academic credentials and exceptional drafting and negotiation skills
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in the relevant jurisdiction
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented mindset

This is a compelling opportunity for an experienced real estate attorney seeking meaningful work, high-calibre colleagues, and a platform for continued growth in a supportive and sophisticated environment.