Associate Attorney - Real Estate, Miami

Associate Attorney - Real Estate, Miami

Join a prestigious AmLaw 100 law firm as an Associate Attorney, where you'll be engaged in a dynamic real estate practice in Miami, FL. This role offers a chance to handle complex transactions such as acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and leasing for a high-profile clientele. The ideal environment of our Miami office, along with a collaborative team, provides an excellent platform for professional growth in a vibrant market.

Salary: $230,000.00 - $310,000.00 per year

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Advise clients on diverse real estate matters including acquisitions, dispositions, debt financing, joint ventures, development projects, and leasing.
• Draft and negotiate complex real estate agreements to align with client objectives.
• Handle legal aspects of real estate financing, with an emphasis on borrower-side transactions.
• Engage actively in the due diligence processes and provide strategic advice.
• Collaborate with a dynamic team to manage case preparations and represent clients in negotiations and transactions.
• Contribute to the development of practice resources, participate in client seminars and training.

Minimum Position Qualifications:

• JD from a top-tier law school with a strong academic record.
• Bar Admission in Florida.
• Minimum 3 years of substantive experience in sophisticated real estate transactions.
• Proven experience in large law firm settings.
• Exceptional writing and communication skills.
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in borrower-side finance.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team.
• Strong negotiation skills and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated leadership in a professional setting.
• Interest in continual learning and improvement in substantive legal areas.
• Experience in client management and development.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of real estate law and transactions.
• Advanced drafting and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills to develop client relationships.
• Efficiency in managing large-scale transactions.
• Capability to leverage technology in managing and organizing documents and information.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package including discretionary performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive and collegial work environment.