Real Estate Attorney

Commercial Real Estate Associate (2-7 Years) - Atlanta About the Opportunity A premier global Am Law firm is seeking a mid-to-senior level Associate (2-7 years) to join its elite Real Estate practice in Atlanta. This role offers the unique opportunity to work directly alongside top-tier partners, including firm leadership, handling some of the most sophisticated, high-value, and specialized real estate transactions in the world.Associates in this group do not just handle standard commercial real estate; they gain exposure to multi-billion-dollar fund formations, global timberland acquisitions, and luxury Caribbean hospitality developments. The Practice The Atlanta-based team advises a blue-chip client base consisting of institutional investors, insurance companies, national developers, publicly traded REITs, and real estate sponsors. The practice spans complex domestic urban developments and extensive cross-border transactions throughout the Americas, Asia, and the Caribbean. Core areas of focus include:Fund Formation & Joint Ventures: Structuring open- and closed-ended private equity real estate investment funds, programmatic JVs, and complex equity platforms.Mega-Project Development: Advising on complex, urban developments and investments ($200 million to $2 billion+) across multifamily, office, retail, industrial, and senior-living sectors.Global Timberland & Climate Solutions: Executing landmark, market-making timberland transactions (acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and supply agreements) across the US, Brazil, Central America, China, and Oceania.Hospitality & Resorts: Handling all aspects of hotel and resort acquisition, development, and finance (including management contracts and franchising), with a distinct focus on projects in the Caribbean and Latin America.Managing multi-billion-dollar real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and recapitalizations. ResponsibilitiesDraft, review, and negotiate highly complex transactional documents, including joint venture agreements, fund formation materials, and purchase and sale agreements.Manage large-scale domestic and international deal logistics, including multi-jurisdictional acquisitions and massive land transfers.Draft and negotiate specialized real estate agreements, including hotel management contracts, timber supply agreements, and commercial leases.Advise institutional clients on equity formation, construction financing, and strategic real estate investments.Assume significant responsibility in managing deal teams and serving as a primary point of contact for sophisticated institutional clients. Qualifications2 to 7 years of commercial real estate transactional experience.Specific experience in private equity fund formation, joint ventures, complex commercial development, or specialized asset classes (hospitality/timber) is highly preferred.Admission to the Georgia Bar (or ability to obtain promptly).Exceptional drafting and analytical skills, with a proven ability.A global mindset and the capability to coordinate cross-border transactions. Culture & Community This group operates at the highest levels of the legal market while maintaining a strong commitment to the local community. Leadership within this team actively serves on the boards of major regional civic organizations and dedicates significant pro bono counsel to real estate-related non-profits. Associates are encouraged to build their own practices, engage in community leadership, and develop long-term careers within a highly collaborative environment. Why This Role Stands OutUnique Asset Classes: Rare exposure to global timberland portfolios and luxury Caribbean resort developments from an Atlanta base.Top-of-Market Deal Flow: Regular involvement in multi-billion-dollar transactions, including historical, market-setting land acquisitions and massive urban developments.Elite Mentorship: Direct work with industry authorities, including firm Executive Committee members and nationally recognized fund formation experts.Global Footprint: A deeply international practice offering cross-border deal experience throughout Latin America, the Caribbean, and beyond. Apply Now!