Senior Commercial Real Estate Counsel (Remote - Florida)

About the role

A market-leading real estate services and legal platform is seeking a Senior Commercial Real Estate Counsel to join its high-performing team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced commercial real estate attorney to work on some of the most sophisticated transactions across Florida and nationally, while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position.

Responsibilities

• Advising on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions from acquisition through closing
• Evaluating complex ownership, title, survey, financing, and legal matters impacting commercial properties
• Structuring practical solutions that allow transactions to move forward while appropriately managing legal and business risk
• Acting as a trusted resource for attorneys, developers, institutional investors, lenders, and real estate professionals
• Serving as a key strategic partner to stakeholders across the commercial real estate industry
• Supporting large-scale and multi-jurisdictional commercial transactions across a diverse range of asset classes
• Reviewing transaction-related documentation and providing guidance on legal, title, and closing concerns
• Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve challenges and facilitate successful closings
• Participating in client-facing discussions involving complex real estate transactions and strategic deal structures
• Providing thought leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to colleagues and industry professionals
• Staying abreast of market trends, emerging risks, and evolving commercial real estate practices

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• 10+ years of experience in commercial real estate law, title, transactions, finance, development, or related real estate disciplines
• Strong understanding of commercial acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, development, and ownership structures
• Experience analyzing and resolving complex real estate issues involving title, surveys, easements, access, and development matters
• Proven ability to manage multiple high-value transactions simultaneously
• Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Experience working with developers, lenders, investors, attorneys, and commercial real estate stakeholders
• Active Florida Bar membership strongly preferred

Qualifications

• Exceptional legal judgment and business-oriented approach
• Sound judgment and ability to make decisions independently
• Ability to manage multiple high-value transactions simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders

Skills

• Commercial real estate law
• Title, transactions, finance, development, and ownership structures
• Complex real estate issues
• Legal, title, and closing concerns
• Client interaction and stakeholder collaboration
• Market trends and emerging risks

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance incentives, comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings programs, and additional resources
• Extensive deal exposure
• Meaningful career advancement opportunities
• Flexible remote work arrangement
• Opportunity to influence and facilitate complex transactions
• Entrepreneurial environment
• Deep engagement in the commercial real estate marketplace

Pay

Competitive compensation package including base salary, performance incentives, comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings programs, and additional resources designed to support long-term professional and personal success.

Schedule

Fully remote within Florida