Real Estate Transactional Associate Attorney (Atlanta/Charlotte)

Overview: A well-established Southern law firm is seeking an ambitious Associate Attorney to join its Real Estate & Commercial Development Practice Group in Atlanta or Charlotte. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled transactional attorney to handle a broad range of commercial real estate matters, working alongside experienced professionals on high-profile deals from conception to closing.

What you'll do: Represent clients in a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and leasing Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, easements, restrictive covenants, joint venture documents, and loan agreements Provide counsel on development projects, land use, zoning, and entitlement issues Collaborate with colleagues across practice groups, including tax, corporate finance, construction, and environmental, to support all aspects of client transactions Advise developers, investors, lenders, landlords, and tenants on strategies to structure, negotiate, and close real estate deals efficiently Support clients with real estate portfolio restructuring and joint venture formations

Required qualifications: JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing 5+ years of substantive commercial real estate experience in a sophisticated law firm setting Experience in commercial real estate acquisitions, development, financing, leasing, and dispositions Skilled in drafting and negotiating complex purchase and sale agreements, easements, declarations of restrictive covenants, and loan documents for construction and permanent financing Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to manage multiple complex projects and deliver high-quality client service

Compensation and benefits: Expected base salary range of $190,000-$310,000, determined by experience and market factors Eligibility for multiple bonus opportunities Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; HSA/FSA; 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan; employee referral program; PTO and holidays; an employee assistance program; and corporate discounts Why this role This is an outstanding opportunity to work on sophisticated real estate transactions within a nationally recognized real estate practice, advising a broad range of clients including developers, investors, lenders, landlords, and tenants on high-profile projects across the United States, within a firm that fosters a collegial and supportive culture valuing mentorship and professional development.