Associate - Real Estate Litigation
Bass, Berry & Sims · Nashville, TN · 1 mo ago
HybridFull-time
About the role
Our Real Estate Litigation team represents clients in high-stakes disputes involving commercial real estate transactions, development projects, and property rights. We work with owners, developers, landlords, tenants, and investors to resolve complex conflicts that arise when real estate deals, projects, or partnerships do not go as planned. Our matters often sit at the intersection of real estate and complex commercial litigation, requiring strong litigation skills and a practical understanding of the real estate and construction industry. As the practice continues to grow, we are seeking a litigation associate to help support and expand this work.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with partners on a wide variety of matters, including disputes involving purchase and sale agreements, easements, boundary disputes, title issues, development projects, construction matters, financing arrangements, and commercial lease disputes
- Have meaningful responsibility on matters
- Opportunities for direct client interaction
- Significant involvement in case strategy
- Support the firm's broader commercial litigation practice as needed
Qualifications
- One (1) to three (3) years of experience
- Excellent analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
- Strong academic credentials
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
- Active law license in a U.S. jurisdiction in good standing
- Prior experience with real estate, construction, or environmental litigation is a plus, but not required