About the Company
A well-established and highly regarded law firm with one of the region’s most active and sophisticated real estate and finance practices is seeking a Senior Real Estate Attorney. The firm is known for its high-calibre transactional work, deep market expertise, and ability to handle complex, high-value real estate matters across the United States. The team is highly ranked across multiple real estate practice areas and is consistently recognised for its strength in real estate finance, development, and zoning and land use.
About the Role
This is a senior-level opportunity for an experienced real estate attorney to take a lead role on sophisticated transactions involving acquisitions, dispositions, financings, development, leasing, and land use matters. The successful candidate will work closely with partners and clients on complex, often multi-jurisdictional matters and will be given significant responsibility and autonomy.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, and joint ventures
- Structure, negotiate, and document real estate finance transactions, including construction and mezzanine financing
- Advise clients on development projects, including zoning, land use, and entitlement matters
- Draft and negotiate commercial leases across office, retail, industrial, and mixed-use asset classes
- Manage distressed real estate matters, including restructurings, workouts, and enforcement actions
- Oversee due diligence processes and coordinate multi-disciplinary deal teams
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients, providing strategic and practical legal advice
- Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and support staff on transactional matters
- Collaborate closely with partners on deal strategy, negotiation, and execution
Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of experience in commercial real estate law, ideally with a strong transactional and/or finance focus
- Experience at a leading law firm or similarly sophisticated practice environment
- Strong background in acquisitions, finance, leasing, and/or development matters
- Exposure to zoning and land use matters is advantageous
- Admitted to the Pennsylvania Bar (required)
Required Skills
- Excellent drafting, negotiation, and transactional structuring skills
- Strong commercial acumen and ability to understand client business objectives
- Ability to manage complex transactions from start to finish with minimal supervision
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- High attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to manage client relationships with professionalism and confidence
- Ability to lead deal teams and mentor junior attorneys effectively
Why This Role
This is a senior platform within a highly respected real estate and finance practice handling some of the most complex and high-value transactions in the market. The role offers significant autonomy, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to work on sophisticated development, finance, and investment matters. It is an excellent opportunity for an experienced real estate attorney seeking increased leadership responsibility and long-term career progression in a top-tier environment.
