Senior Commercial Real Estate Attorney #ESF2805

• Thrive at a fast-growing top-rated law firm!
• Tackle complex business estate and tax matters!
• Build deep client relationships with real impact!
• Grow fast with mentorship and leadership access!
• Enjoy competitive comp bonus and full benefits!
• Supportive collaborative people-first firm culture!

Summary:

The Senior Associate will play a key role within a Commercial Real Estate practice leading transactions and advising clients across acquisitions dispositions leasing and real estate finance matters. This position is designed for an experienced attorney who is comfortable managing matters independently serving as a primary client contact and contributing to the strategic growth of the practice. The role offers meaningful responsibility client-facing work and opportunities to mentor junior attorneys while collaborating closely with partners on complex transactions.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions including drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements.
• Advise landlords and tenants on commercial leasing matters involving office retail and industrial properties.
• Represent lenders and borrowers in private real estate financing transactions including loan documentation and due diligence.
• Review and analyze title survey zoning and land use matters; coordinate closing logistics.
• Serve as the primary client contact on mid-size transactions and support partners on larger more complex deals.
• Collaborate with associates paralegals and support staff to deliver efficient high-quality legal services.
• Supervise mentor and provide guidance to junior attorneys and paralegals.
• Participate in business development initiatives and contribute to the continued growth of the practice group.

Experience You’ll Need:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials.
• Active Georgia Bar membership or eligibility for reciprocity.
• 6 years of commercial real estate experience including:
  • Independently handling purchase and sale transactions
  • Drafting and negotiating commercial leases (office retail industrial)
  • Representing lenders and/or borrowers in secured real estate financing
• Strong working knowledge of title survey zoning and land use issues.
• Excellent drafting negotiation and client communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to client service relationship development and teamwork.
• Interest in mentoring junior attorneys and contributing to a collaborative firm culture.

Why Join:

• Opportunity to lead deals and build long-term client relationships.
• Exposure to a broad and sophisticated commercial real estate practice.
• Clear path for continued professional growth and leadership within the practice.
• Supportive team-oriented environment that values initiative and collaboration.
• Competitive compensation and benefits reflective of senior associate experience.