Ohio (Cleveland • Columbus • Cincinnati • Dayton • Toledo) | Hybrid
$145,000 – $285,000+
Aligned Talent Acquisition is continually seeking experienced Real Estate Associate Attorneys for opportunities with Am Law 100, Am Law 200, regional, and boutique law firms throughout Ohio , including Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Toledo .
If you have experience handling sophisticated commercial real estate transactions for developers, investors, lenders, landlords, and tenants, I'd love to connect.
- 2–8 years of commercial real estate experience
- Experience with acquisitions, dispositions, leasing, development, financing, and joint venture transactions
- Experience reviewing title, survey, zoning, environmental, and due diligence materials
- Experience representing developers, institutional lenders, investors, landlords, tenants, or REITs
- Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, and client counseling skills
- Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions
- Excellent academic credentials
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required
- Ohio bar admission required or ability to become admitted
✅ Strong demand throughout Ohio's growing commercial real estate market
✅ Diverse mix of development, finance, and leasing work
✅ Significant client responsibility and deal ownership
✅ Opportunity to work with developers, lenders, and investors of all sizes
✅ Excellent long-term career growth
Aligned Talent Acquisition partners with Am Law 100, Am Law 200, regional, and boutique law firms throughout Ohio. If your background aligns with this practice area, I'd love to have a confidential conversation about your career goals and the opportunities currently available.
Even if you're not actively looking, it never hurts to know what's out there. I'm happy to discuss compensation trends, partnership track, billable expectations, firm culture, hybrid flexibility, and how your background compares in today's market.
Confidential inquiries are always welcome.
Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition
[email protected]
(216) 710-5174