SENIOR or LATERAL REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY

Messerli Kramer, P.A.; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Messerli Kramer, P.A. is seeking a highly experienced real estate attorney to join its Minneapolis office.

The candidate will handle a heavy deal volume across corporate and real estate teams, lead due diligence for acquisition and financing projects, and close complex real estate transactions with precision. The role requires 7+ years of real estate experience, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and excellent written and verbal communication.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in real estate transactions as a licensed attorney.
• Experience with purchase/sale, financing, leasing, title and survey review.
• Strong drafting experience of purchase and sale agreements.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Solid academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Handle heavy deal volume within the corporate and real estate teams.
• Manage real estate due diligence for sale, purchase and financing transactions.
• Manage complex closings of real estate sale and purchase deals.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Negotiation

Drafting agreements

Legal writing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Education

JD or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Messerli Kramer is a leading full-service law firm in Minneapolis. We have a well-earned reputation within the business community of providing sound, reasoned, practical and comprehensive legal advice. Messerli Kramer represents a variety of clients across a series of practice groups: Banking and Finance, Business Litigation, Corporate and Estate Planning, Commercial Real Estate and Family Law.

Position Details

This individual will have minimum of 8+ years of real estate transactional experience including representing clients in commercial leasing, sale/acquisition, finance and real estate development transactions. The position offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a thriving and accomplished real estate practice and collegial work environment.

Job Type

Full-time

Responsibilities

• Handle heavy deal volume within the corporate and real estate teams.
• Manage real estate due diligence for sale and purchase and financing transactions.
• Manage complex closings of real estate sale and purchase deals.

Salary

Base compensation will vary based on level of experience, skills and education. Compensation range $180,000-275,000+. Attorneys are also eligible for objective (quarterly), source (monthly) and annual discretionary incentives based on performance.

$180,000 - $275,000 annually

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision Insurance
• HSA (Health savings) and FSA (Flexible savings) accounts
• Employer Contribution to HSA if enrolled in High Deductible Health Insurance plan
• 401K plan
• 401K Employer contribution with 4% company contribution (after completion of 1 year of service)
• Paid time off
• Paid company holidays
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly reimbursement for Parking and cell phone
• Annual marketing & business development budget provided
• Bar license and CLE reimbursements
• Building amenities include: onsite restaurants & onsite free gym
• Hybrid remote Schedule

Equality Statement

Messerli Kramer is fully committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Messerli Kramer to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, military status, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other protected status.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in real estate transactions as a licensed attorney.
• Experience with a wide range of real estate transactions including purchase and sale, financing, leasing, title and survey review, business structure and/or joint venture agreements/operating agreements.
• Effective negotiations experience in complex real estate transactions.
• Strong drafting experience of purchase and sales agreements related to complex commercial real estate transactions.
• Must have solid legal writing skills, analytical and ability to build relationships.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, attention to detail and strong academic credentials.