DFM & Associates · 2 days ago
Commercial Real Estate Attorney
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
2+ years expDFM & Associates is a well-known Dallas-based boutique law firm seeking an experienced Commercial Real Estate Associate to join their team. The role involves assisting in various commercial real estate transactions and requires collaboration with senior attorneys for effective legal representation and client management.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Denise Frost
Responsibilities
Request, organize, and review information to provide substantive advice on the structure, strategy, drafting, and execution of commercial real estate transactions
Draft purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, easements, development agreements, and ancillary real estate transaction documents
Assist in the closing of commercial real estate transactions
Review title commitments and identify title exceptions, encumbrances, and coverage issues; review surveys for encroachments, easements, and boundary disputes; verify accuracy of legal descriptions; zoning compliance documents; and review environmental site assessment reports (Phase I and Phase II) for potential environmental liabilities and compliance issues
Coordinate with title companies, surveyors, lenders, environmental consultants, and other third parties in connection with real estate transactions
Manage and coordinate the due diligence process, including organizing diligence materials, tracking outstanding items, and preparing diligence summaries
Produce high-quality, error-free work product in a deadline-sensitive environment
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school and be in good standing with the Texas Bar
Knowledge of common issues and industry solutions in real estate transactions, including drafting and closing acquisitions, sales, financing, and leasing
2-5+ years and 4,000 billable hours of experience in commercial real estate transactions, including acquisition, sale, financing, leasing, or development of multifamily, mixed-use, or commercial property (retail, office, industrial, hospitality)
Experience drafting and reviewing ancillary real estate documents and provisions, including letters of intent, purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases, loan documents (including promissory notes, deeds of trust, loan agreements, and guaranties), easements, development agreements, construction contracts, disclosure schedules and related exhibits, and general contract drafting
Familiarity with financial and accounting issues related to commercial real estate, including purchase price adjustments, prorations, and lease economics
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly to clients and work collaboratively with transaction parties
Highly organized; managing data with strong attention to detail; keeping accurate records; reviewing documents for exceptions and inconsistencies
Proficiency with Westlaw and Microsoft Office, and willingness to be an ambassador embracing the Firm's leading-edge legal AI tools
Benefits
Medical/dental benefits
401(k) with employer contribution
Parking
Bonus
Fitness center on premises
Company
DFM & Associates
DFM & Associates is an executive search firm in the legal community.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase