Commercial Leasing Associate Attorney

Akerman LLP seeks a Real Estate Associate with 4 to 7 years of commercial leasing experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with sophisticated clients in the dynamic and rapidly evolving data center and energy sectors. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases and related agreements, including transfer consents, lender subordination agreements, work letters, and SNDAs. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of development issues, particularly in areas such as power, water, fiber-optic infrastructure, zoning, entitlements, and permit processes. Prior experience with service level agreements, data center construction, development, and financing is preferred, but not required. Excellent writing and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team are required. This position can be located in any Akerman office; however, Dallas office location is preferred. Must possess Am Law 100 firm experience, Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school, and bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly in the jurisdiction of resident office location.About the FirmFounded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com.Firm RecognitionsTop 100 U.S. Law Firms (The American Lawyer)Among the Most Innovative Law Firms (Financial Times)Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms (Vault)Ranked among Top U.S. Law Firms for Client Service in the “BTI Client Service A-Team” report (BTI Consulting)Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyWe are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.Note to Search FirmsAkerman LLP will not accept unsolicited resumes or other unsolicited candidate information from Search Firms. Submissions will only be considered when a fully executed fee agreement is in place. Search firms should contact for additional information.