Real Estate Associate Attorney

Real Estate Associate Attorney

Charlotte, North Carolina
4–6 Years Experience
$295,000–$350,000

An AmLaw 50 firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its Charlotte office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney looking to work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions within a nationally recognized real estate platform handling complex acquisitions, dispositions, financing matters, and leasing transactions.

The firm is seeking a motivated mid-level associate attorney with strong real estate transactional experience who is comfortable managing sophisticated matters and working directly with clients in a fast-paced environment.

The Role

Associates in this position may work on matters involving:

• Commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions
• Leasing transactions
• Real estate financing matters
• Debt and equity real estate transactions
• Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements
• Financing and loan documentation
• Due diligence review and transaction management
• Complex commercial real estate closings

Attorneys will work closely with developers, lenders, investors, property owners, and institutional clients on sophisticated transactional matters throughout the region and nationally.

Ideal Background

• 4–6 years of commercial real estate transactional experience
• Experience handling acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing matters required
• Experience with real estate debt or equity transactions preferred
• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and organizational skills
• Elevated attention to detail and excellent communication skills
• Ability to manage sophisticated transactions in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working directly with clients on day-to-day matters
• JD from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials required
• North Carolina Bar admission preferred or ability to waive in

Why This Opportunity

• AmLaw 50 platform with nationally recognized real estate practice
• Sophisticated commercial real estate and financing matters
• Significant client-facing responsibility and hands-on experience
• Collaborative and collegial team environment
• Strong long-term growth potential within an expanding Charlotte platform

Compensation: $295,000–$350,000 DOE

Interested candidates should submit a resume and deal sheet for confidential consideration.

Even if you’re not actively looking, we’re always happy to serve as a confidential market resource and discuss opportunities that may align with your long-term goals.

Confidential inquiries welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting, Aligned Talent Acquisition
devney@alignedtalentacquisition.com
(216) 710-5174