Real Estate Attorney

About the role

Shumaker, Loop & Kendrick seeks a real estate associate with at least four years of commercial experience to handle sophisticated, challenging real estate matters for clients in Florida and nationwide. This position may be based in our Tampa or St. Petersburg office.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial leases, purchase and sale agreements, and other related deal documents, in line with client expectations and closing timelines
• Interface with deal counsel and clients to obtain required documentation
• Review and negotiate financing agreements with lenders
• Research legal matters as needed, including but not limited to corporate and real estate law

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar
• Minimum 4 years of commercial real estate law experience
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines
• Comfortable handling the lifecycle of commercial real estate transactions with a strong attention to detail
• Able to work with a variety of attorneys, paralegals, and staff, and maintain a high degree of confidentiality

Qualifications

Candidates must have a strong commitment to client service and a desire to develop and grow their transactional skills by working alongside exceptional attorneys.

Skills

• Proactive approach and ownership of work
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience with commercial real estate law

Benefits

Where You’ll Work
The position can sit in the Tampa or St. Petersburg offices.

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Varies.

Benefits

Varies.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting frequently, approximately six out of eight hours per day. Sitting position static for up to one-half hour at a time.
• Standing or walking frequently, up to six hours per day.
• Lifting and carrying up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to one hour per day.
• Bending and stooping occasionally, up to one-half hour per day.

Notice to Recruiters

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from recruiters for this position.

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