Hybrid Real Estate Attorney

at Jimerson Birr

• Job title: Real Estate Attorney
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Tampa, United States

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.
• **Common Matter Types**
• Commercial and residential property purchases and sales
• Commercial lease negotiations (landlord or tenant)
• Zoning, land use, or permitting issues
• HOA and condominium representation (entity-side)
• Waterfront, coastal, riparian, or environmental compliance issues
• Property tax disputes
• Opportunity Zone transactions
• Success in this position goes beyond mere accomplishments; it culminates in personal and professional fulfillment. High performers in this role reach a state where creativity flows effortlessly, challenges are embraced as opportunities, and solutions are delivered with impact. Victory in this position is defined by continuous growth, both professionally and personally, where each milestone achieved sets the stage for even greater achievements. Significant career ascension and monetary rewards await those who flourish in this role. ****

Requirements

• 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 Qualifications**
• 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

• **WHY JOIN JIMERSON BIRR?**
• Join a dynamic team that values professional growth and excellence in legal service. We offer competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment dedicated to fostering your success.
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• We’ve found that the key to doing great work is to love what you do and respect who you do it with. To continue reading about our firm, visit our website Jimerson Birr.
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• Our atmosphere and award-winning firm culture is collegial and professional, and our shared commitment to professional development is superior to our contemporaries. Learn more about our firm culture here: JB Firm Culture: JB FOR ME.
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• **WHY APPLY?**
• You’ll get a Challenging Opportunity with a Company that Cares About Its Most Valuable Asset: YOU! At Jimerson Birr, we pride ourselves on our people and their collective achievements. Besides our list of legal industry honors, in 2021 and for the seventh consecutive year, the firm was named one of Florida’s “Best Companies to Work For” by Florida Trend Magazine. In recent years, the firm was also distinguished as one of the “Best Places to Work” by the Jacksonville Business Journal and five times as one of the “50 Fastest Growing Companies.” Opportunities abound for those who can meet and exceed the expectations set for our team. Jimerson Birr is comprised of high-performing and professionally fulfilled people. We believe that a positive attitude, personal accountability, and a commitment to quality work will put a talented person on a fast track for success. Our atmosphere and award-winning firm culture are collegial and professional, and our shared commitment to professional development is superior to our contemporaries.
• **Our core values are simple: Commitment to service; Commitment to quality; Commitment to results. We live our core values, and we welcome you to live them** **with us.**
• *Jimerson Birr is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual* *orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, disability, veteran status, gender identity, and marital status.*