Real Estate Associate Attorney - Miami at Direct Counsel

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking a highly motivated Associate Attorney to join its Real Estate Practice Group in the Miami office. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high-value transactions across the U.S. while receiving top-tier mentorship and client-facing experience in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Real Estate Associate Attorney
Location: Miami, FL
Work Type: Onsite
Experience: 4+ Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $245,000 – $365,000/year

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and support complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, debt and equity financings, leasing, and development.

• Collaborate with entrepreneurial local clients and national institutional clients on real estate projects nationwide.

• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, financing documents, leases, and development-related contracts.

• Take on significant transactional responsibilities with direct client interaction.

• Receive close mentorship from senior attorneys, including the firm’s Co-Global Chair of Real Estate, with training in both legal and client development skills.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions.

• Experience must include acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and development.

• Excellent academic credentials and strong legal writing skills.

• High energy, strong interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.

• Prior experience at a regional or national law firm strongly preferred.

• Must be admitted to the Florida Bar or eligible for admission.

Application Materials:

• Resume

• Official law school transcript(s)

• One or two writing samples
  (All materials must be submitted in PDF format.)