Senior Real Estate Transactional Attorney

The Agency; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

The Agency in Seattle seeks a Senior Real Estate Transactional Attorney (7+ years) to handle sophisticated acquisitions, financing, development, and related matters with direct client engagement in the Seattle market.

In a collaborative, boutique environment, you will lead deal teams, mentor junior attorneys, and work with regional and national developers and investors toward equity partnership.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active WSBA license.
• 7+ years of sophisticated commercial real estate transactional experience.
• Deep mastery of real estate finance, JV equity structures, and title/due diligence.
• Proven ability to lead multi-party closings and manage client relationships.
• Portable book of business is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Acquisitions & Dispositions: Structure, negotiate, and close complex property transactions.
• Real Estate Finance & Debt Structuring: Lead financing and workouts.
• Joint Ventures & Entity Formation: Draft and negotiate LLCs and JV agreements.
• Commercial Leasing & Ground Leases: Oversee complex leasing programs.
• Development & Construction: Review contracts and entitlements.
• Deal Team Leadership: Run due diligence and mentor juniors.

Skills

Real estate transactions

Negotiation

Leadership

Client relationships

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Location:

Seattle, WA (Hybrid / On-site)

Position Overview

A highly regarded, boutique Seattle commercial law firm renowned for handling sophisticated, high-stakes real estate and business transactions seeks a Senior Real Estate Transactional Attorney (7+ years of experience).

Operating in a close-knit, highly collaborative environment, the firm handles tier-one transactional matters—including major commercial acquisitions, multi-family and mixed-use developments, joint venture formations, and real estate financings—offering the caliber of work associated with large national firms alongside direct, high-level client engagement.

www.fk-seattle.com

This position is ideal for a senior associate, counsel, or lateral attorney seeking substantial professional autonomy, direct relationship management with regional and national real estate developers and investors, and a clear, manageable path toward equity partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Acquisitions & Dispositions: Structure, negotiate, and close complex commercial property acquisitions, purchase and sale agreements, and disposition transactions across office, industrial, multi-family, master-planned, and mixed-use asset classes.
• Real Estate Finance & Debt Structuring: Represent borrowers and lenders in structuring construction financing, permanent loans, mezzanine debt, refinancing agreements, and workouts.
• Joint Ventures & Entity Formation: Draft and negotiate sophisticated LLC operating agreements, joint venture vehicles, partnership structures, and capital stack documentation for real estate development projects.
• Commercial Leasing & Ground Leases: Oversee complex ground leases, retail/office anchor leases, and multi-tenant commercial leasing programs for regional property owners and institutional landlords.
• Development & Construction: Review and negotiate construction contracts, architect agreements, land use entitlements, covenants, and master planned community documentation.
• Deal Team Leadership: Lead due diligence workflows independently (title, survey, environmental, and municipal zoning) while mentoring junior attorneys and paralegals.

Qualifications

• Education & Bar: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school; active license in good standing with the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA).
• Experience: 7+ years of dedicated, sophisticated commercial real estate transactional experience, ideally developed within a reputable regional or national real estate practice group.
• Technical Mastery: Deep mastery of real estate finance, JV equity structures, purchase/sale agreements, and Title/Survey due diligence review.
• Client Engagement: Proven capability to lead multi-party closings and manage direct client relationships with developers, sponsors, family offices, and private equity investors.
• Book of Business: While a substantial portable book of business is not mandatory, evidence of client-facing initiative or a small portable practice ($100k+) is considered a strong plus.

Why Consider This Role?

• Boutique Collegiality: Enjoy a streamlined, low-bureaucracy atmosphere focused purely on practice excellence, client service, and professional lifestyle balance.
• Sophisticated Work: Handle complex Pacific Northwest deals alongside seasoned, top-rated partners without big-firm red tape.
• Compensation: Competitive base salary ($220,000 - $275,000+ depending on experience/portable book), robust performance/discretionary bonus structure, and full corporate benefits.