Real Estate Associate Attorney

Metz Lewis seeks to hire an Associate to join its Real Estate Group.

Metz Lewis is a Pittsburgh-based law firm with a reputation for delivering sophisticated and practical legal guidance. Our Real Estate Group represents developers, owners, operators, private equity sponsors, investors, lenders, borrowers, and corporate clients across a broad range of transactions. We are seeking a talented and motivated Associate attorney with at least 1 year of relevant transactional experience, including any or all of the following: (i) acquisitions;

(ii) dispositions; (iii) leasing (retail, office, industrial/flex), whether landlord or tenant side; (iv) financing (debt and/or equity), whether on behalf of a lender, borrower, sponsor, or investor; (v) development matters (zoning, land use, entitlements, tax abatements, development agreements, declarations/CC&Rs, etc.); and/or (vi) title and survey review/process management. This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic and growing real estate group.

• Draft and negotiate a range of contracts pertaining to commercial real estate transactions, with particular focus on:
  • Purchase and sale agreements;
  • Lease agreements;
  • Loan documents;
  • Operating agreements; and
  • Ancillary transaction documents primarily attendant to the contracts noted above.
• Perform and manage due diligence, primarily in connection with purchase, sale, and financing transactions.
• Manage transaction timelines.
• Manage closing processes.

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Pennsylvania bar.
• At least 1 full year of commercial real estate experience at a law firm.
• Strong drafting and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects at a time.
• Ability to understand clients’ goals and objectives.

To apply, please submit your resume and contact details via our online application system.