Associate - Real Estate

Associate - Real Estate –
Bass, Berry & Sims

The Real Estate Group at Bass, Berry & Sims is a team of professionals with a national practice spanning a variety of deal teams across asset classes. Our clients include REITs, public and private companies, private equity funds, real estate development and investment firms and family offices. Nationally ranked by Chambers USA for the past 21 years, researchers found Bass, Berry & Sims’ commercial real estate practice is known for being “extremely adept at handling complicated and sensitive matters.

There isn’t any legal problem that I do not trust the firm to be able to handle.” Clients say, “The Bass, Berry & Sims team provides great service from top to bottom. No matter who is assigned to the matters I am working on, I always get strong and timely help.” (from Chambers USA 2024).

We are seeking highly qualified candidates with 2–4 years of experience to join our growing commercial real estate team in the Nashville office. Candidates must have sophisticated real‑estate transactional experience and the ability to work directly with clients. Specific experience in the healthcare industry or client work in the private‑equity space is a plus. This is a unique opportunity to work with a team that values associate development and mentorship while contributing to a dynamic, rapidly expanding law practice.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in complex real‑estate transactions across a variety of deal types.
• Preparing and reviewing legal documents, contracts, and agreements.
• Communicating with clients, counsel, and internal stakeholders to coordinate matters.
• Conducting legal research and analysis to support transaction strategy.
• Providing timely and high‑quality support to senior attorneys.

Required qualifications:

• Juris Doctor or equivalent legal degree.
• 2–4 years of experience in commercial real‑estate practice.
• Strong analytical, written, verbal, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Associate

• Full‑time

• Legal
• Law Practice and Legal Services

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance

For consideration, please submit your resume and transcript here
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