Commercial Real Estate Associate

Commercial Real Estate Associate

Our Charleston office is seeking an experienced and motivated Commercial Real Estate Associate to join our expanding practice. This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled attorney to work on sophisticated real estate transactions alongside a collaborative and highly regarded team.

In this role you will advise and represent clients in a wide range of commercial real estate matters - including acquisitions dispositions financings development projects leasing and joint ventures. You will also provide counsel on zoning entitlement and land use issues as well as manage complex real estate transactions from inception to closing.

Our clients include developers investors lenders and institutional partners and you will have the opportunity to build lasting relationships across a diverse range of real estate projects.

Why You Should Join:

At our firm we believe that professional excellence thrives in a culture that values collaboration mentorship and balance. When you join us you become part of a team that is deeply invested in your success - both professionally and personally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Represent clients in acquisitions dispositions and secured financings.
• Advise on common and preferred equity investments joint ventures and ownership structures.
• Draft and negotiate agreements for real estate transactions including purchase and sale agreements loan documents and leases.
• Counsel clients on zoning entitlement and development matters including appeals and property tax assessments.
• Provide guidance on governance and compliance matters affecting real estate entities.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the South Carolina Bar (or eligibility for prompt admission).
• Minimum of five years of experience practicing commercial real estate law.
• Strong expertise in real estate finance zoning entitlement and land use.
• Proven ability to independently manage and close complex transactions.
• Experience representing developers lenders and institutional investors is highly valued.

What We Offer:

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Multiple health insurance plans including a Health Savings Account option.
• Dental vision and prescription drug coverage along with telehealth access.

Financial Security

• Cash Balance Pension Plan (for members) or Flexible Spending Accounts (for non-members).
• Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Financial Wellness Program to help you plan for long-term goals.

Work-Life Balance

• Generous vacation and holiday pay plus parental and bereavement leave.
• Body Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs to support your mental and physical well-being.

Professional Support

• Relocation reimbursement and bar exam/application fee coverage.
• Ongoing professional development and mentorship from accomplished colleagues.

We offer the resources of a leading firm with the collegiality of a close-knit team - where your work makes a visible impact your ideas are heard and your career can grow without compromise.