Real Estate Attorney

Position Description

Our client is seeking a mid-level Real Estate Associate (3–5 years of experience) to join its Nashville office. This position offers the opportunity to work on a sophisticated range of commercial real estate transactions, with a primary focus on acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing matters. The associate will represent a diverse client base, including real estate developers, institutional investors, REITs, and property owners, across multiple asset classes.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements in connection with commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions
• Conduct and oversee due diligence, including title and survey review, and coordinate all aspects of transaction closings
• Prepare, review, and negotiate commercial leases on behalf of landlords and tenants
• Structure and manage transactional documentation through all phases, from initial contract to closing
• Advise clients on transactional strategy and risk allocation in complex real estate matters
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support development projects and ongoing portfolio management
• Assist in the acquisition, disposition, and leasing of a variety of asset types, including office, multifamily, retail, and specialized-use properties

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of substantive experience in commercial real estate transactions at a law firm
• Demonstrated experience with acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing; real estate finance experience is not required for this role
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills, including experience with purchase and sale agreements and lease agreements
• Experience conducting and managing due diligence (including title and survey review)
• Ability to manage multiple transactions and deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Excellent academic credentials and professional references
• Admission to the Tennessee Bar or eligibility for admission

Preferred Experience

• Experience representing developers, institutional investors, and real estate owners
• Exposure to multi-asset class portfolios and complex commercial transactions
• Familiarity with development projects and lifecycle transactional support

Meet Your Recruiter

Jillian Dent
VP, Attorney Recruitment