What are the responsibilities and job description for the Real Estate Attorney position at RemotePeople?
About the Company
We’re partnering with a well-regarded real estate practice in Denver to identify their next Associate Attorney. This firm represents owners, developers, investors, and lenders on commercial real estate transactions across Colorado and the Mountain West, and is looking for someone who can run deals independently from term sheet through closing.
About the Role
The team handles the full range of transactional real estate work: acquisitions and dispositions, financings, commercial leasing, joint ventures, and development and land use matters. Associates here get direct client contact early, primary drafting responsibility, and real ownership of transactions rather than staying buried in diligence.
Responsibilities
- Handle commercial real estate acquisitions, dispositions, and financings from negotiation through closing
- Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, loan documents, leases, and related ancillary agreements
- Represent owners, developers, investors, or lenders on joint ventures and development transactions
- Support land use, entitlement, and construction-related matters alongside senior attorneys
- Manage due diligence, including title, survey, zoning, and entitlement review, and coordinate with title companies, lenders, and local counsel
- Manage closing checklists and timelines to keep transactions on schedule
- Advise clients on deal structure, risk allocation, and market-standard terms
- Build direct client relationships and take part in business development as your practice grows
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school; active Colorado bar license (or eligibility for admission)
- 3 years of transactional real estate experience at a law firm
- Hands-on experience drafting and negotiating real estate documents across acquisitions, financings, or leasing
- Ability to manage transactions independently, including diligence and closing
- Strong academic credentials and excellent drafting and communication skills
- Comfortable working directly with clients and managing multiple matters at once
Required Skills
- Commercial real estate transactions (acquisitions, dispositions, financing, or leasing)
- Drafting and negotiating transaction documents
- Due diligence management
- Client counseling and communication
- Transaction and workload management
Preferred Skills
- Land use, entitlement, or development experience
- Real estate finance or lender-side experience
- Joint venture or construction experience
- Business development and client relationship building
Pay range and compensation package
- Base salary: $200,000–$250,000, depending on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Generous PTO
- Discretionary annual bonus
Equal Opportunity Statement
This isn’t a firm looking to backfill a seat. They’re actively growing their real estate team and want someone ready to run transactions, with a clear path toward larger deal responsibility and client ownership. The firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and to creating an inclusive environment where diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences are valued.
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000