Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Mid-Level Real Estate Associate role in Charleston, SC involves handling sophisticated real estate transactions, especially in resort and hospitality sectors, contributing to a global law firm's real estate practice.
Responsibilities and impact
The associate will draft and negotiate real estate agreements, support commercial and resort transactions across multiple regions, collaborate with senior attorneys, and engage directly with clients to provide legal solutions.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a base salary range of $225,000 to $280,000, comprehensive benefits including 24 weeks parental leave (12 paid), health coverage, 401(k), CLE support, pro bono opportunities, and hybrid work flexibility.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have a JD from an accredited U.S. law school, 3-6 years of commercial real estate transactional experience, preferably with hospitality or resort real estate, strong drafting and negotiation skills, and SC licensure or willingness to obtain it.
Career development
The role offers hands-on mentoring from leading lawyers within a top-tier global real estate practice, supporting professional growth in a high-caliber team environment.
Work environment and culture
The firm promotes a collaborative, multi-office team environment with hybrid work flexibility and a culture supporting parental leave, pro bono work, and continuing legal education.
Company information
The company is a leading global law firm with a sophisticated real estate practice focused on U.S. and international transactions, especially in resort and hospitality sectors.
Team overview
The associate will join a high-caliber, multi-office team working on complex real estate projects with partners and senior attorneys.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Charleston, South Carolina, with hybrid work flexibility.
Application process
Interested candidates are instructed to contact Freddie at freddie@thepeopleof.co.uk to learn more or apply confidentially.
Unique job features
This role stands out by offering involvement in international resort and hospitality real estate transactions and access to mentoring from top lawyers in a global firm.
Company overview
The People Of: Professional Services is a business consulting firm specializing in providing professional services across various sectors. They assist businesses in interpreting data to forecast trends and inform strategic decisions. The company has a strong focus on helping candidates secure their ideal roles and supporting high-profile clients in achieving their business objectives. Established with a commitment to excellence, The People Of: Professional Services is known for its proactive consulting approach and comprehensive support to both job seekers and businesses.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your 3-6 years of transactional real estate experience, emphasizing your expertise in drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, development and lending documents, and hospitality agreements relevant to resort and hospitality sectors.
Showcase your ability to manage sophisticated real estate transactions, especially those involving commercial, resort, and international deals across the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean, and emphasize collaboration with senior attorneys and client engagement.
Apply through multiple platforms including The People Of: Professional Services corporate website, LinkedIn, and specialized legal job boards to maximize your application visibility.
Connect with real estate division professionals at The People Of: Professional Services on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent firm transactions or expressing interest in their international real estate work to start meaningful conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'transactional real estate,' 'hospitality agreements,' 'purchase and sale agreements,' 'project management,' and 'collaborative team environment' to pass automated screenings effectively.
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