Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Platt Richmond PLLC • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

Platt Richmond is seeking a mid-level Commercial Real Estate Associate to join their growing practice. This role is designed for someone who already knows how deals work and is ready to take on more responsibility. The associate will be involved in all aspects of commercial real estate transactions, including development, joint ventures, acquisitions, dispositions, land use/zoning, leasing, and financing. The position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-value transactions while also running smaller deals, gain direct client exposure early, and take ownership of transactions.

Requirements

• 4-7 years of commercial real estate experience
• Solid experience with development and joint venture transactions
• Comfortable and experienced in drafting and negotiating core deal documents (PSAs, leases, joint venture company agreements, loan documents)
• Strong attention to detail
• Intellectual curiosity and genuine interest in projects
• Excellent communication and grammatical skills, both verbal and written
• Genuine, authentic personality
• Team player; takes direction well; receptive to constructive feedback
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
• J.D. and Texas Bar Admittance

Nice To Haves

• Someone who can operate independently but knows when to ask questions
• Values high-quality work but doesn’t want the big law lifestyle
• Enjoys working directly with clients and being part of a great team
• Looking for high-quality deal experience, meaningful responsibility, and the ability to develop into a well-rounded real estate lawyer

Responsibilities

• Assist partners on a broad range of transactions
• Prepare and/or negotiate letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, title objection letters, leases, joint venture agreements, and financing documents
• Conduct legal due diligence, including title and survey, land use/zoning, and environmental
• Quarterback deal closings, including coordination with deal teams and title companies
• Manage and delegate appropriate tasks to paralegals
• Conduct deal status conferences

Benefits

• Collegial atmosphere of hard-working but fun-loving partners, associates, and staff
• True work-life balance; 1700 billable hour requirement
• Dedicated paralegals and support staff
• Support and mentoring for business development initiatives
• Origination credit on matters brought to the firm by the associate
• Straightforward partner track
• Excellent benefits and 401(k)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree