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Real Estate Associate Attorney (Houston)

Sheppard
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 4/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/6/2026
Sheppard is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Houston office. Sheppard is a global Am Law 50 full-service law firm with over 1,200 attorneys across 16 offices worldwide. The Houston office currently has over 40 attorneys who practice in a variety of areas including Business Litigation, Corporate Transactions, Real Estate, Finance, Intellectual Property, and more.

Sheppard’s nationally recognized Real Estate Practice Group is seeking a highly motivated mid-level (3-4 years) Real Estate Transactional Associate to join our dynamic team. This is a partner track position offering opportunities to work alongside esteemed leaders who are deeply committed to mentorship, talent development, and sophisticated client service. With one of the largest and most experienced Real Estate practices in the country, we offer a diversity and depth of experience that is unrivaled.

The Houston Real Estate team seeks candidates who have experience supporting complex, high-value real estate transactions, including:

  • Drafting and negotiating purchase agreements, commercial leases, and other real estate transactional documents
  • Conducting and reviewing title due diligence, including negotiation and clearance of title issues
  • Managing transaction closings, including coordination of colleagues, clients, and outside parties
  • Collaborating with partners and senior associates on structured acquisitions, dispositions, and leasing matters

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
  • 3-4 years of experience working on varied real estate transactions
  • Proficiency in drafting, negotiation, and document review, with keen attention to detail
  • Strong communication, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple concurrent matters
  • Team-oriented mindset and eagerness to learn directly from leading practitioners

Resume, cover letter, and law school transcript are required to apply. Candidates must be admitted to and a member in good standing of the Texas bar.

The annual salary range for this position is $260,000-$310,000.

Contact: For inquiries, please reach out to Katherine Milanes at kmilanes@sheppard.com.

Please note: We are not currently accepting applications from third-party, outside recruiters.

Salary : $260,000 - $310,000

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