Real Estate Partner / Of counel

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

• Lead and manage commercial real estate acquisitions and dispositions
• Advise clients on real estate development projects from inception through completion
• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, development agreements, leases, easements, and related transactional documents
• Conduct due diligence, including title and survey review, zoning, and land use analysis
• Coordinate and close complex real estate transactions
• Provide strategic counsel to developers, investors, landlords, and business owners, private equity sponsors, and institutional capital partners
• Structure and negotiate real estate related and real estate financing arrangements
• Advise on performance bonds, indemnity structures, liquidated damages, delay claims, change orders, and construction risk allocation
• Advise on site control agreements, ground leases, easements, rights-of-way, and utility agreements for infrastructure and energy-related projects
• Experience with public-private partnerships (P3), concession agreements, and municipal development frameworks preferred
• Support business development initiatives and expand firm market presence in commercial real estate and construction sectors

Additional Skills A Plus

• Draft and negotiate construction contracts and related construction documentation, including EPC contracts, design-build agreements, and construction management agreements
• Draft and negotiate construction contracts and related construction documentation, including EPC contracts, design-build agreements, and construction management agreements

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing with the Texas State Bar
• Significant experience in commercial real estate transactions and development
• Experience in infrastructure, energy, industrial, or large-scale mixed-use projects a plus
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple matters and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

& Benefits

Compensation

structure is Collections-based.

The firm offers a collaborative culture, professional growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.