What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Leasing Associate Attorney position at OpusLex Partners?
A highly respected Am Law 200 law firm with more than 200 attorneys and offices in Atlanta and Washington, D.C.is seeking a Junior Real Estate Associate (0–3 years) to join its nationally recognized real estate practice.
This role offers the unique opportunity to focus exclusively on retail real estate and build your practice alongside experienced attorneys representing some of the industry's leading landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers. No prior leasing or purchase and sale experience is required. The firm is committed to mentoring junior attorneys and providing hands-on training in a sophisticated, high-volume retail real estate practice.
You will gain experience with:
• Drafting and negotiating commercial retail leases (landlord and tenant representation)
• Purchase and sale agreements
• Reciprocal easement agreements (REAs)
• A broad range of commercial real estate transactions involving retail properties
What they are looking for:
✔ 0–3 years of real estate experience
✔ Strong academic credentials
✔ Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
✔ A motivated self-starter who enjoys collaborating with a team
Compensation:
The expected compensation range for this position is $200,000-$230,000 depending on experience.
If you are looking to launch your commercial real estate career with a premier law firm that offers outstanding mentorship, meaningful client exposure, and long-term growth, this is the perfect opportunity. Qualified candidates interested in learning more are encouraged to apply, please send us your resume and transcript.
About Us:
We are a woman-owned, full-service legal recruiting and staffing firm headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We place attorneys and legal professionals in direct hire, contract-to-hire, and project roles with law firms and corporate legal departments nationwide.
Our mission is to help legal professionals do their best work, whether you're hiring or making a move. With a focus on quality over quantity, we deliver a thoughtful, people-first approach to recruiting.
Salary : $200,000 - $230,000