Transactional Real Estate Finance Associate Attorney - Atlanta

In this role you will support a nationally recognized Real Estate Practice in handling sophisticated transactions. You will work closely with clients and cross-functional teams to advance deals from start to finish, delivering practical, business-minded legal advice. You'll engage in drafting, due diligence, and closing processes on high-profile acquisitions, dispositions, leases, and development projects. The position offers mentorship, a collaborative culture, and a path to contribute to transformative real estate work for premier clients. This is a high-impact opportunity to shape major commercial developments and skyline-changing transactions within a top-tier firm.

• Competitive Salary: $235,000 - $310,000
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: medical, dental, vision, disability, life
• 401(k) plan; paid parental leave; generous PTO
• Profit-sharing; tuition assistance
• Additional perks
• Equal Opportunity Employer

• Draft, review, and negotiate real estate transaction documents (purchase and sale agreements, leases, financing documents)
• Conduct legal due diligence (title and survey review) and manage closing processes
• Provide strategic, business-oriented legal advice by collaborating with clients
• Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to execute transactions smoothly
• Support partners and senior attorneys on complex real estate matters for commercial and institutional clients

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction in good standing
• 2-5 years of substantive real estate transaction experience (acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development)
• Experience with real estate debt and/or equity matters
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage complex transactions from start to finish
• Capability to manage client relationships and provide strategic counsel
• Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment

• collaborative mindset
• client-focused communication
• business-oriented thinking
• real estate transactions
• due diligence (title and survey)
• negotiation and drafting of transactional documents