COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COUNSEL - PERM Direct Hire

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE COUNSEL / COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY (PERM Direct Hire ) IMMEDIATE HIRE IN 2026! ACTIVELY INTERVIEWING *** HIRING IN APRIL

LOCATION: REMOTE OR HYBRID IN DES MOINES IOWA – REMOTE WITH occasional Travel

PERM DIRECT HIRE with BENEFITS

*****NO F1, OPT, NO H1B VISA’s. EAD, GREEN CARD, OR US CITIZEN !!

This is a Permanent (Perm) hire position for a Key very instrumental REAL ESTATE COUNSEL / REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY (DIRECT HIRE PERM) up to $125K PLUS a very strong benefits package, and the Real Estate Counsel – Asset Management

Are you excited by the prospect of supporting a variety of real estate matters and working on a wide range of impactful projects? As Real Estate Counsel / REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY on our Asset Management legal team, you will provide critical, solutions-driven legal support across all aspects of leasing, property operations, and post-closing activities. This is a unique opportunity to collaborate with asset managers, paralegals, outside counsel, industry partners, tenants, and investors—empowering them to operate securely and confidently as you navigate complex, fast-paced deals.

This high-execution, detail-focused role requires effective negotiation and drafting abilities, strong communication skills, and an aptitude for balancing legal risk with business objectives. Your contributions will be vital in protecting our legal and economic interests while advancing strategic leasing initiatives.

***For immediate and confidential consideration, it is best to contact me directly, Carrie Danger, SVP Permanent Placement Team, DIRECT email address / contact Information on my LinkedIN profile. And ONE CLICK APPLY Specifically to this posting.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Draft, review, and negotiate a broad variety of agreements, including new leases, amendments, terminations, estoppels, SNDAs, vendor contracts, as well as complex property documents like easements, CCRs, REAs, and utility/service agreements.
• Manage and resolve tenant disputes, enforcement issues, cure notices, and post-closing documents such as assignments, consents, and transfers.
• Advise asset management teams on nuanced lease interpretations and enforcement strategies, while coordinating with property managers, brokers, third-party vendors, lenders, title companies, and surveyors.
• Support legal aspects of condemnation, easements, risk management, and compliance matters impacting diverse assets.
• Proactively identify and address legal risks, providing clear, business-aligned guidance across multiple teams.
• Maintain and improve internal legal files, templates, and contract databases, and participate in due diligence for hold-sell decisions.
• Conduct legal research on wide-ranging issues related to real estate operations, including permitted use, exclusivity, and geographic requirements.

WHAT SKILLS YOU MUST BRING:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school and in good standing with at least one U.S. state bar.
• 2–3 years of experience in real estate transactions, leasing, or related areas.
• Skilled at managing multiple projects with strong organizational and project management skills, tenacity, and attention to detail.
• Able to deliver accurate and timely work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent communicator who can both resolve complex issues and provide practical business solutions.
• Motivated by service and willing to contribute to a variety of projects, large and small.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and document management systems.

You’ll thrive in this role if you’re eager to make an impact, can juggle competing priorities, and are interested in continuous skill development through exposure to a wide array of legal and business projects.

Ready to take your real estate legal career further? Apply now to join our collaborative, mission-driven team!

This is a REAL ESTATE COUNSEL/ REAL ESTATE ATTORNEY ( Direct Hire position with a base salary range up to $130K PLUS BONUS+ DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE. For immediate and confidential consideration on this FTE Direct hire opportunity, it is best to contact me directly, Carrie Danger, SVP Permanent Placement Team, IOWA Region at Office: 515-259-6076 or Cell: 515-991-0863, and email resume CONFIDENTIALLY & directly to me. You can find my email address / contact Information on my LinkedIN profile, and you can ONE CLICK APPLY on our Robert Half website and apply Specifically to this posting.