Temporary Real Estate Attorney

Trustpoint.One; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 89,544 - 103,320; Full time

Job summary

A national law firm partner is seeking a Temporary Real Estate Attorney in Cleveland. The role requires at least three years of experience in commercial leasing, focusing on drafting and negotiating various retail leases. Candidates must have a J.D. and be organized, with a keen eye for detail. This is a fast-paced opportunity with a client-focused team, perfect for those looking to further their legal expertise in real estate. The position pays between $65 to $75 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in commercial leasing.
• Active bar licensure in any U.S. state.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate retail leases.
• Manage high-volume leasing pipelines.
• Work with leasing brokers and property managers.
• Translate business terms into lease language.
• Abstract leases for acquisitions and review existing ones.

Skills

Commercial Real Estate attorney experience

Highly organized

Strong attention to detail

Extensive computer and database expertise

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

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This range is provided by Trustpoint.One. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$65.00/hr - $75.00/hr

Direct message the job poster from Trustpoint.One

Trustpoint.One is pleased to be partnering with the Cleveland office of a national law firm in their search for a Temporary Real Estate Attorney with a minimum of three years of commercial leasing experience. This is a terrific opportunity to work with a collegial and client-focused group of attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate retail leases (inline, pad sites, anchors, kiosks).
• Manage high-volume leasing pipelines for shopping centers, malls, and mixed‑use developments.
• Work directly with leasing brokers, asset managers, property managers, and in-house counsel.
• Translate business terms into lease language and flag risk areas.
• Abstract leases for acquisitions, financings, or refinancing, and review existing leases for compliance, defaults, exclusives, and termination rights.

Skills

• At least three years of Commercial Real Estate attorney experience in either a law firm or corporate setting.
• Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Extensive computer and database expertise.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school and active bar licensure in any U.S. state.

Trustpoint.One provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Temporary

Job function

Legal

Industries

Law Practice and Legal Services

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