Commercial Real Estate Associate (3-7 Years) - Dallas, TX
About the Opportunity
A powerhouse, Texas-headquartered Am Law 100 firm is seeking a mid-to-senior level Commercial Real Estate Associate (3-7 years / Classes 2019–2023) to join its top-tier Dallas office.
This firm stands out not only for its historic dominance in the Texas market but also for its globally recognized platform that frequently sits at the intersection of real estate, private equity, energy, and infrastructure. This is a rare opportunity to join a premier group that regularly handles complex, high-stakes property transactions for some of the world’s largest investors, developers, and Fortune 500 companies.
The Practice
The firm’s Commercial Real Estate group handles incredibly sophisticated mandates, providing counsel across the full lifecycle of real estate assets. The team is known for structuring complex, multi-layered deals that shape skylines and drive major commercial developments across the United States.
Core areas of focus include:
- Acquisitions and dispositions of high-value commercial properties
- Structuring and negotiating complex joint ventures
- Purchase and sale agreements
- Extensive commercial leasing (office, industrial, retail, and specialized assets)
- Real estate finance and development (highly valued, though not strictly required)
The Platform & What Makes It Stand Out
This firm is renowned for its prestige, elite compensation structure, and dominant footprint in the Texas legal market. Associates benefit from:
- Top-of-Market Deal Flow: Exposure to billion-dollar transactions, sophisticated joint ventures, and capital markets-driven real estate work.
- Cross-Practice Synergy: Unique opportunities to collaborate with the firm’s globally ranked private equity, energy, and infrastructure teams on massive, multi-faceted projects.
- Elite Support and Resources: Access to the training, mentorship, and support infrastructure expected of a historic, top-grossing Am Law 50/100 firm.
Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements for complex commercial assets.
- Structure and document real estate joint ventures and equity investments.
- Handle comprehensive commercial leasing matters for both landlords and tenants.
- Conduct and manage deep-level real estate due diligence.
- Collaborate with broader deal teams on real estate finance and large-scale development projects.
Qualifications
- 3 to 7 years of commercial real estate transactional experience (JD Classes of 2019 to 2023).
- Demonstrated experience with acquisitions/dispositions, joint ventures, purchase & sale, and commercial leasing.
- A background at a large, recognized law firm is strongly preferred.
- Prior experience in real estate finance and development is considered a strong plus.
- Exceptional academic credentials, drafting capabilities, and communication skills.
- Active admission to the Texas bar (or ability to waive in promptly).
Culture & Career Development
Despite its elite status and high-level work, the firm maintains a uniquely Texan, collegial culture. Associates are given early responsibility and client contact, backed by a collaborative team environment that values innovation and long-term professional development. The firm is deeply committed to mentoring its associates to become leading practitioners in the market.
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