Jimerson Birr · 3 hours ago
Real Estate Attorney
Jacksonville, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expJimerson Birr is an award-winning law firm dedicated to protecting clients’ rights and providing legal insights. They are seeking a Real Estate Attorney with strong technical skills to handle commercial real estate and finance matters, balancing detailed legal work with meaningful client interaction.
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Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loan documents, easements, and related instruments
Oversee all aspects of due diligence, including title and survey review, zoning and land-use research, and environmental assessments
Coordinate with lenders, investors, surveyors, title agents, and local government officials to clear conditions and ensure timely closings
Manage closing checklists, prepare closing statements, and facilitate recording of documents
Advise clients on development issues, entitlements, and property-level risk mitigation strategies
Monitor deal timelines, track critical dates, and keep stakeholders informed of status and next steps
Support clients with ongoing portfolio management matters such as lease amendments, estoppels, and refinancing transactions
Stay up to date on changes in real estate law and regulations to keep clients well-advised
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and active membership in the Florida Bar
Minimum of five years of dedicated experience in commercial real estate transactions (law firm or in-house legal department)
Demonstrated ability to draft precise, well-structured transactional documents and negotiate effectively with opposing counsel
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple matters under time-sensitive deadlines
Self-starter with the judgment to work independently, balanced by the social skills to collaborate in a team environment
Preferred
Experience with development projects, construction lending, or land use entitlements
Familiarity with multistate or portfolio transactions involving retail, industrial, or mixed-use assets
Comfort with basic financial modeling or interpreting pro formas
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Professional development opportunities
Supportive work environment
Company
Jimerson Birr
Jimerson Birr specializes in business law, offering litigation services and legal advice across various industries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Charles B. Jimerson
Chief Executive Officer
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