Corporate Real Estate Associate Attorney

Corporate – Real Estate Associate Attorney

Direct Counsel is seeking a Corporate – Real Estate Associate Attorney to join a prestigious Am Law firm in Denver, Colorado.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney with 3-6 years of commercial real estate transactional experience to join a highly regarded real estate practice. The team advises clients on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financings, investments, joint ventures, and complex real estate diligence matters.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and investments.

• Represent lenders, borrowers, and investors in real estate financing transactions.

• Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, joint venture agreements, and related transactional documents.

• Conduct and oversee real estate due diligence, including title, survey, lease, and property reviews.

• Manage multiple real estate transactions from inception through closing.

• Work directly with clients to provide strategic legal counsel on complex commercial real estate matters.

• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and paralegals.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary legal teams on sophisticated transactional matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Active membership in a U.S. state bar.

• 3-6 years of commercial real estate transactional experience, preferably with a large law firm.

• Experience with commercial real estate finance, purchase and sale transactions, and/or joint venture transactions.

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and project management skills.

• Experience managing client relationships and leading transactional workstreams.

• Demonstrated ability to supervise junior attorneys and paralegals.

• Excellent academic credentials and strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $260,000-$390,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Paid time off

  • Annual performance and discretionary bonus eligibility

  • Relocation assistance, where applicable