Minneapolis | Hybrid

Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney

AmLaw 100 Opportunity

Compensation

$235,000 – $365,000+

A nationally recognized law firm is seeking a Commercial Real Estate Associate Attorney to join its Minneapolis office.

This opportunity is ideal for an attorney interested in representing developers, institutional investors, lenders, borrowers, REITs, private equity sponsors, and commercial real estate owners in sophisticated real estate transactions.

Ideal Background

• 3–6 years of commercial real estate transactional experience gained at a sophisticated law firm

• Experience representing developers, institutional investors, lenders, borrowers, landlords, tenants, REITs, and private equity sponsors

• Experience handling commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, development projects, leasing, joint ventures, and financing transactions

• Experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, leases, loan documents, development agreements, operating agreements, easements, reciprocal easement agreements, and joint venture agreements

• Experience reviewing title, survey, zoning, environmental reports, and other real estate due diligence materials

• Experience managing sophisticated transactions from letter of intent through closing

• Experience with commercial real estate finance, mixed-use developments, industrial, office, retail, hospitality, healthcare, or multifamily assets is preferred

• Strong drafting, negotiation, analytical, organizational, and communication skills

• Ability to independently manage sophisticated transactions while maintaining significant client interaction

• Excellent academic credentials

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school required

• Minnesota bar admission required or ability to become admitted

Why This Opportunity

✅ Nationally recognized Commercial Real Estate practice

✅ Sophisticated acquisitions, dispositions, development, leasing, and finance transactions

✅ Significant client interaction and deal responsibility

✅ Opportunity to represent leading developers, investors, lenders, and commercial real estate owners

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Collaborative AmLaw 100 environment

Interested?

Aligned Talent Acquisition is currently working with firms seeking talented attorneys with this type of background.

Even if you're not actively looking or aren't sure this opportunity is the right fit, let's connect for a confidential conversation. Many attorneys find it helpful to understand what opportunities are available and how the current market compares before they begin considering a move.

I'm happy to provide additional information regarding compensation, billable expectations, partnership track, and how this opportunity compares to others currently on the market.

Confidential inquiries are always welcome.

Devney Ayers
Director of Legal Recruiting
Aligned Talent Acquisition

[email protected]
(216) 710-5174