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Posted July 29, 2026

Real Estate Associate Attorney - Charleston

Direct Counsel
Charleston, SC, US Full Time
260000USD per year

Job Description

Job Description
Real Estate Associate Attorney
Location: Charleston, SC
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate
Experience: Minimum 3 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: Based on Experience

Direct Counsel is representing an Am Law 100 firm seeking an experienced Associate to join its Real Estate Practice Group in Charleston. This is a strong opportunity for a motivated attorney to handle sophisticated real estate transactions and work with institutional clients in a collaborative, high-caliber environment.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Represent clients in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and financings.

  • Draft, negotiate, and review documents related to leasing, land use, zoning, and development projects.

  • Handle commercial real estate lending matters on behalf of both lenders and borrowers.

  • Advise clients on legal issues affecting real estate investments, development, and operations.

  • Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure smooth transaction execution.


Requirements:

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial real estate law.

  • Demonstrated experience with real estate transactions, lending, leasing, development, and land use/zoning.

  • Excellent academic credentials, strong legal writing, and oral advocacy skills.

  • Licensed to practice law in South Carolina.

  • Professionalism, strong judgment, and the ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.


Application Materials:

  • Resume

  • Cover letter

  • Law school transcript

  • Writing sample
    (All documents should be submitted in PDF format.)

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