Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney- 419917

Job ID: 419917

• Practice area:
• Real Estate
• Commercial Transactions,
• Real Estate
• Development/Dirt law,
• Real Estate
• Finance,
• Real Estate
• General,
• Real Estate
• Leasing,
• Real Estate
• Purchase and Sale (Commercial)

Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney

Join a commercial real estate practice in Seattle representing institutional investors, developers, and private equity clients. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with 4–6 years of experience handling acquisitions, financings, leasing, and development transactions, with hybrid work flexibility.

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A law firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney with 4–6 years of experience to join its growing real estate practice in Seattle, Washington. The position focuses on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions involving acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, and development projects across multiple asset classes throughout the United States.

The successful attorney will advise institutional investors, developers, and private equity clients while managing transactions from initial due diligence through closing. Responsibilities include negotiating transaction documents, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and providing practical legal guidance on complex commercial real estate matters.

This role offers meaningful client interaction, exposure to diverse commercial transactions, and the opportunity to collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas in a hybrid work environment.

This confidential opportunity is with an established commercial real estate practice representing institutional investors, developers, and private equity clients in sophisticated transactions across diverse property types. Attorneys collaborate across practice groups while handling complex acquisitions, financing, leasing, and development matters for clients throughout the United States.

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Duties

• Advise institutional investors, developers, and private equity clients on commercial real estate transactions.
• Structure and execute acquisitions, dispositions, and financing transactions involving multiple asset classes.
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loan documents, and related transaction documents.
• Conduct and manage title, survey, zoning, and other real estate due diligence.
• Counsel clients on development projects from entitlement through project completion.
• Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to support complex transactions.
• Assist clients with ongoing operational real estate matters, including lease amendments and tenant-related issues.

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Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school with strong academic credentials.
• 4–6 years of commercial real estate experience at a nationally recognized law firm.
• Experience handling acquisitions, dispositions, financing, and commercial leasing transactions.
• Admission to the bar in the state of the preferred office location or ability to become admitted promptly.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and written and verbal communication skills.

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Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited U.S. law school.

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Certifications

• Admission to the bar in the state of the preferred office location or eligibility to obtain admission promptly.

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Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Commercial transaction drafting and negotiation skills.
• Client-focused approach to legal counseling.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Commitment to continuous professional development.

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Benefits

• Opportunity to work on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions.
• Exposure to innovative deal structures and emerging real estate sectors.
• Robust training and professional development programs.
• Supportive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment.
• Hybrid work flexibility.

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