Senior Commercial Real Estate Attorney

A respected, growth-oriented law firm with a strong presence in the Southeast is seeking a Senior Commercial Real Estate Attorney for its Charlotte office.

This is a high-impact role with long-term leadership and potential succession opportunity within a well-established real estate practice.

This position is ideal for a senior attorney who enjoys handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions while also stepping into a visible, relationship-driven role within the firm and the market.

The practice includes a mix of developers, investors, lenders, and commercial property owners across retail, office, industrial, and mixed-use assets.

There is a clear path for the right attorney to grow into a leadership position within the practice over time.

• Lead complex commercial real estate transactions from term sheet through closing

• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, development agreements, and financing documents

• Advise clients on acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and development matters

• Structure and negotiate sophisticated contracts across asset classes

• Work directly with clients, lenders, and opposing counsel to move transactions efficiently

• Collaborate with corporate, tax, and land use teams as needed

• 10+ years of commercial real estate transactional experience

• Strong contract drafting and negotiation background

• Ability to independently manage transactions

• Experience handling high-value and complex matters

• Portable business not required; some client relationships welcomed

• Established, respected platform in Charlotte

• Strong existing client base and deal flow

• Potential succession opportunity within the practice

• Collaborative firm culture with real leadership access

• Compensation is commensurate with experience

This opportunity is well-suited for a senior real estate attorney seeking both sophisticated work and a long-term platform for leadership growth in the Charlotte market.