Real Estate Transactional Associate Attorney (Atlanta / Charlotte)

REAL ESTATE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Locations : Atlanta, GA | Charlotte, NC

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A leading Southeastern law firm is seeking an ambitious Associate Attorney to join its Real Estate & Commercial Development Practice Group in Atlanta or Charlotte . This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious associate seeking to handle transactions related to a broad range of real estate assets, working alongside seasoned professionals on high-profile deals from conception to closing.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction , in good standing
• 5+ years of substantive commercial real estate experience in a sophisticated law firm setting
• Experience in commercial real estate acquisitions , development , financing , leasing , and dispositions
• Skilled in drafting and negotiating complex purchase and sale agreements , easements , declarations of restrictive covenants , and loan documents for construction and permanent financing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a strong ability to manage multiple complex projects and deliver high-quality client service

Key Responsibilities

Why Join?

This is an outstanding opportunity to work on sophisticated real estate transactions within a nationally recognized team , known as one of the Southeast’s premier real estate practices . With nearly 50 attorneys dedicated to helping clients bring projects from concept to completion, the team advises on virtually every type of real property , from office buildings and mixed-use developments to renewable energy projects and health care facilities. Attorneys in this group work with a broad range of clients—including developers, investors, lenders, landlords, and tenants—on high-profile projects across the United States . The firm fosters a collegial and supportive culture that values mentorship, organic professional development, and meaningful community engagement.

Compensation & Benefits

Application Requirements

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter , resume , law school transcript , and deal sheet / list of representative transactions for consideration.

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

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