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Real Estate Associate (3–5 PQE)
Location: Texas (Dallas or Houston)
A leading international law firm is seeking a Real Estate Associate with 3–5 years’ post-qualification experience to join its highly regarded Texas-based real estate team.
The successful candidate will have experience gained in a large or well-established law firm, advising on complex commercial real estate transactions, including acquisitions and dispositions, development projects, financings and refinancings, leasing, and joint ventures. The role requires excellent organisational and project-management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams independently while collaborating closely with colleagues.
A strong academic background is essential, along with the confidence and capability to take on significant responsibility and meaningful client interaction.
The Practice
You will join a nationally recognised Real Estate practice advising major institutional investors, developers, lenders, and corporate occupiers across a broad range of asset classes, including office, industrial, retail, mixed-use, and other large-scale commercial developments.
The team advises on all stages of commercial real estate transactions, from structuring and negotiation through to closing and post-completion matters. Work includes major leasing projects such as build-to-suit and headquarters leases connected with corporate relocations, expansions, and renewals, as well as complex joint ventures, capital-intensive development schemes, and sophisticated financing transactions across the U.S. and internationally.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for an associate seeking:
A broad-based and high-quality real estate practice
Early ownership of significant workstreams
Direct access to partners and senior decision-makers
Exposure to high-value, complex matters
A collaborative, supportive environment with a clear platform for long-term progression
Candidate Profile
3–5 years’ experience in commercial real estate
Strong technical skills and commercial awareness
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage complex matters with minimal supervision
Team-oriented mindset with confidence to take initiative
Additional Information
The firm is committed to equal opportunity and values diversity at all levels. Applications are considered without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable law.