Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Description

Akerman LLP seeks a Commercial Real Estate Associate with 1 to 2 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions. The scope of real estate work is broad, including landlord and tenant leasing, lender and borrower financing, hotel franchise and property management agreements, and acquisition and sale transactions (e.g., purchase and sale agreements, title and survey review and commercial diligence). Must possess excellent attention to detail, effective verbal and written communication skills, passion for the practice of law, legal due diligence and drafting aptitude, and a genuine desire for self-growth. The position will require the candidate to work with corporate and other transactional lawyers in complex local and national commercial real estate transactions, as well as mergers and acquisitions, diligence projects, and general real estate support. This position can be located in the firm's Ft. Lauderdale, Miami or West Palm Beach offices. Must possess a Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school and be a member of The Florida Bar (or have the ability to promptly obtain admission in Florida). Hybrid and remote work arrangements are available.

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com.

Firm Recognitions

• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms ( The American Lawyer )
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms ( Financial Times )
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms ( Vault )
• Ranked among Top U.S. Law Firms for Client Service in the “BTI Client Service A-Team” report ( BTI Consulting)

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.

Note to Search Firms

Akerman LLP will not accept unsolicited resumes or other unsolicited candidate information from Search Firms. Submissions will only be considered when a fully executed fee agreement is in place. Search firms should contact danielle.shannon@akerman.com for additional information.