Staff Attorney

Ascendo Resources; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to work on high-caliber matters

Collegial and collaborative culture

Job summary

A legal recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Commercial Real Estate Attorney in North Carolina to join a dynamic practice. This role requires a J.D. from an accredited law school and an active North Carolina bar license. The ideal candidate will have experience at an Am Law firm and demonstrate strong skills in handling high-profile transactions. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive compensation, encouraging a collaborative culture with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working on high-profile or complex commercial real estate matters.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience at an Am Law 100 or Am Law 200 firm on high-profile CRE matters.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial real estate transactions including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development.
• Provide strategic legal advice throughout the lifecycle of commercial real estate projects.
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, and related transactional documents.
• Conduct and oversee due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, and environmental matters.
• Coordinate with internal teams, opposing counsel, and clients to ensure timely closings.
• Provide strategic legal advice throughout the lifecycle of commercial real estate projects.

Skills

Strong drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

Client-service mindset

Multi-transaction management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active North Carolina bar license

Job description

Location: North Carolina (Hybrid Schedule)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Attorney licensed in North Carolina to join a dynamic and growing practice. The ideal candidate will bring sophisticated transactional experience gained at an Am Law 100 or Am Law 200 firm, with a proven track record of handling high‑profile commercial real estate matters. This role offers a hybrid work schedule, combining flexibility with meaningful collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, financing, and development
• Represent institutional clients, developers, investors, and lenders on high‑value and high‑profile matters
• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, and related transactional documents
• Conduct and oversee due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, and environmental matters
• Coordinate with internal teams, opposing counsel, and clients to ensure timely and successful closings
• Provide strategic legal advice throughout the lifecycle of commercial real estate projects

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active North Carolina bar license in good standing
• Prior experience at an Am Law 100 or Am Law 200 firm
• Demonstrated experience working on high‑profile or complex commercial real estate matters
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple transactions in a fast‑paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and a client‑service mindset

Application Requirements

• Resume
• Law school transcripts
• Brief cover letter highlighting relevant commercial real estate experience and representative matters (optional but preferred)
• Hybrid work schedule with flexibility between in‑office and remote work
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package (health, dental, vision, retirement, and more)
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated matters with high‑caliber clients
• Collegial, collaborative, and growth‑oriented culture

How to Apply

Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit resume and transcripts (unofficial is fine) for consideration. Feel free to call Jessica Prado at 407‑815‑5392 with any questions.

Metadata

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Legal
• Industries: Law Practice