Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Pay: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a sophisticated commercial real estate practice handling high-level leasing matters for major clients across multiple industries.
• Build your career in an alternative-track role designed to provide meaningful legal work with a reduced billable hours target.
• Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement without a mandated number of in-office days.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys while gaining access to professional development and training opportunities.
• Take on substantive landlord and tenant leasing matters involving retail, industrial, office, healthcare and other commercial properties.
• Be part of a collaborative, nationally respected legal environment where your work has a direct impact on clients and their business objectives.

Location: Nashville, TN. This is a flexible hybrid opportunity with no mandated number of in-office days; the typical Nashville schedule is approximately 3 days in the office per week.

Note: Candidates must have 5+ years of commercial real estate leasing experience, quality law firm experience, an active Tennessee bar license in good standing, and must be based in Nashville.

About Us

We are a nationally recognized law firm providing sophisticated, business-focused legal counsel to leading companies across a wide range of industries. Our team handles complex transactions, litigation, investigations and regulatory matters while maintaining a strong commitment to client service, collaboration and professional excellence. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Draft, review and negotiate sophisticated commercial real estate leases and related agreements.
• Represent both landlords and tenants in commercial leasing matters across a variety of property types.
• Advise clients on leasing strategy, legal risks, business considerations and transaction structure.
• Collaborate with attorneys and professionals across practice areas to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.
• Manage multiple matters efficiently while maintaining high standards of legal analysis, drafting and client service.
• Develop trusted relationships with clients and serve as a strategic legal advisor on commercial real estate matters.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training while working within a reduced billable hours structure.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly relevant commercial real estate leasing experience.
• Active Tennessee bar license in good standing.
• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Quality law firm experience.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases.
• Excellent analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and clients.
• Must be based in Nashville, TN.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do sophisticated commercial real estate work without the traditional demands of a standard track role. Our flexible hybrid approach, reduced billable hours target, professional development opportunities and collaborative culture create an environment where experienced attorneys can continue doing high-impact work while gaining greater flexibility and balance. You will also work with talented legal professionals on matters that directly influence major business decisions.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: TN bar license, 5+ yrs of commercial real estate leasing exp

• Required Years as Associate: 5+

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 5 to 7 years: $150,000 to $175,000

• 8 to 12 years: $175,000 to $215,000

• 13+ years: $215,000 to $250,000

Submission Email / Name: Please send a blind profile first for all candidates.

Kayla - [email protected]; [email protected].

If it looks like a good fit, we will authorize submission via our portal.

Quick Recruiter Reference

Commercial real estate law firm role focused heavily on sophisticated commercial leasing work for landlords and tenants. Alternative-track position offers reduced billable hours and flexible hybrid scheduling. Seeking Nashville-based attorneys with 5+ years of commercial real estate leasing experience and Tennessee bar admission.

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• Client job title: Commercial Real Estate Attorney

• Location: Nashville, TN

• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 5+

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