Position Overview
Our firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Attorney with substantial experience in complex commercial real estate acquisitions and development. Construction experience is a plus.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in negotiating and closing complex real estate transactions, drafting, and negotiating construction-related agreements, and advising clients through all phases of development projects, including large-scale, multi-phase, or capital-intensive developments.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney with an established practice who is looking to grow within a collaborative and entrepreneurial environment that allows for practice expansion and cross-practice collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions
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Advise clients on real estate development projects from inception through completion
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Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, leases, easements, and related transactional documents
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Conduct due diligence, including title and survey review, zoning, and land use analysis
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Coordinate and close complex real estate transactions
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Provide strategic counsel to developers, investors, landlords, and business owners, private equity sponsors, and institutional capital partners
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Structure and negotiate real estate related and real estate financing arrangements
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Advise on performance bonds, indemnity structures, liquidated damages, delay claims, change orders, and construction risk allocation
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Advise on site control agreements, ground leases, easements, rights-of-way, and utility agreements for infrastructure and energy-related projects
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Experience with public-private partnerships (P3), concession agreements, and municipal development frameworks preferred
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Support business development initiatives and expand firm market presence in commercial real estate and construction sectors
Additional Skills A Plus
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Draft and negotiate construction contracts and related construction documentation, including EPC contracts, design-build agreements, and construction management agreements
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Draft and negotiate construction contracts and related construction documentation, including EPC contracts, design-build agreements, and construction management agreements
Qualifications
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Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
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Licensed and in good standing with the Texas State Bar
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Significant experience in commercial real estate transactions and development
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Experience in infrastructure, energy, industrial, or large-scale mixed-use projects a plus
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Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
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Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
CompensationBenefits
Compensation structure is Collections-based.
The firm offers a collaborative culture, professional growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.
