Real Estate Attorney

About the Opportunity

A highly regarded Am Law 100 global firm is seeking a mid-level Real Estate Associate (3-6 years) to join its growing Miami office.

This is an opportunity to step into a dynamic, high-performing real estate platform within an international Am Law 100 firm while benefiting from the energy and expansion of the South Florida market. The role offers early responsibility, meaningful client exposure, and the ability to work on sophisticated transactions across asset classes.

The Real Estate group handles a broad range of commercial real estate matters, including:

• Acquisitions and dispositions
• Leasing (landlord and tenant side)
• Development transactions
• Title and survey diligence
• Full lifecycle deal execution from contract to closing

Associates work closely with senior attorneys and shareholders who devote substantial time to mentorship - not only on transactional execution, but also on the business and relationship-building skills necessary to develop into a long-term real estate practitioner.

The platform is nationally recognized for its depth, cross-office integration, and institutional client base.

• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, leases, and financing documents
• Conduct and manage due diligence, including title and survey review
• Assist in all aspects of transactions from contract through closing
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams
• Manage day-to-day transaction components while supporting complex matters

• 3-6 years of commercial real estate transactional experience
• Experience ideally gained at a regional or national law firm
• Admitted and in good standing with the Florida Bar (or eligible for admission)
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent academic credentials and communication skills
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable taking on significant responsibility

• No formal billable-hour requirement - rare within Big Law
• Realistic hybrid working model
• Early responsibility and direct client exposure
• One of the strongest real estate platforms nationally, with genuine cross-office staffing
• Deep bench of nationally recognized partners and institutional clients
• Strong commitment to mentorship and long-term career development
• Robust pro bono program, including up to 100 hours of billable credit plus additional community credit
• High associate satisfaction (~90% report being happy in their role and confident they chose the right firm)

The firm offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, retirement plans, parental leave, and performance-based bonuses, along with structured professional development support.

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