Location: Cleveland, OH

Salary: $230K – $320K

Experience: 5-10 Years

Senior Real Estate Associate Attorney / Counsel – Cleveland, OH

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Salary: $230,000 – $320,000 + Bonus
Experience: 5+ Years
Practice Area: Commercial Real Estate / Private Equity / Real Estate Finance

The Opportunity

An established national law firm is seeking an experienced Real Estate Associate or Counsel to join its growing Cleveland practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded real estate attorney looking to take on sophisticated transactional work, develop stronger client relationships, and play a key role in a collaborative, well-established practice.

The team advises a diverse client base, including private equity funds, independent sponsors, developers, institutional investors, lenders, and corporate clients, on complex real estate transactions and broader corporate matters involving significant real estate assets.

The successful candidate will gain exposure to high-value transactions, with opportunities to take ownership of matters, work directly with clients, and collaborate with experienced attorneys across corporate, finance, and tax practices.

The Work

The position offers a varied and sophisticated transactional practice, including:

• Acquisitions & Dispositions: Leading commercial real estate transactions, negotiating purchase and sale agreements, and managing matters from initial structuring through closing.
• Private Equity & M&A: Advising on the real estate components of private equity investments, independent sponsor transactions, and corporate acquisitions.
• Real Estate Finance: Structuring and negotiating mortgage loans, construction financing, bridge loans, and mezzanine debt arrangements.
• Commercial Leasing: Drafting and negotiating complex commercial leases, easements, and related agreements.
• Development & Joint Ventures: Advising developers, investors, and sponsors on real estate development projects, joint ventures, and investment structures.
• Transaction Management: Overseeing due diligence, title and survey reviews, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to deliver successful outcomes.

The role provides an opportunity to develop a broad transactional practice rather than being restricted to a narrow area of commercial real estate.

About You

We are interested in speaking with attorneys who offer:

• A Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and strong academic credentials.
• 5+ years of commercial real estate experience gained within a law firm, ideally involving sophisticated transactional matters.
• Strong experience drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, and real estate financing documentation.
• Exposure to private equity-backed transactions, M&A-related real estate matters, or complex investment structures.
• The ability to independently manage transactions, communicate directly with clients, and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Strong commercial judgment, excellent drafting skills, and an interest in developing a long-term transactional practice.
• Active Ohio bar admission or eligibility to obtain the required admission.

Attorneys with a combination of commercial real estate and broader corporate transactional experience are particularly encouraged to apply.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Sophisticated, High-Value Work
Advise on complex transactions involving private equity sponsors, developers, investors, and financial institutions, with exposure to both traditional real estate matters and broader business transactions.

Meaningful Responsibility & Client Exposure
Take an active role in leading transactions, managing client relationships, and working directly with experienced partners on strategically important matters.

Clear Career Development
Join a practice that values professional development, mentorship, and long-term progression, with opportunities to build your profile and expand your responsibilities.

Collaborative Firm Culture
Benefit from the resources and client base of a national platform while working within a collegial environment that encourages cross-practice collaboration and individual contribution.

Competitive Compensation
A base salary of $230,000 – $320,000, depending on experience, alongside discretionary and hours-based bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Interested in Learning More?

If you're an experienced real estate attorney considering your next career move, this could be an excellent opportunity to broaden your practice, take on greater responsibility, and work on sophisticated transactions within a supportive

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