Mid-Level Real Estate Associate

The role

Raydar is recruiting for this role on behalf of our client. Join a team of transactional lawyers handling commercial property matters from preliminary planning to completion and the follow-up that comes afterward. The role suits an attorney with several years of practice who can manage their own workstreams and communicate clearly with senior colleagues and clients.

What you'll do

• Oversee commercial property matters at every step, from preliminary term negotiations to the final signing and funding.
• Lead diligence workstreams, including reviewing title and survey materials and resolving title issues.
• Draft and negotiate term sheets, purchase agreements and related transaction documents.
• Obtain approvals from government bodies, lenders and other third parties, including land use matters.
• Coordinate with senior attorneys and a wider practice group on client matters.
• Handle closings and post-closing obligations, and help develop client relationships.

What we're looking for

• Three to five years of real estate transactional practice.
• Experience handling deals end to end, from structuring through closing.
• Admission to the Colorado bar, or admission expected within about a month.
• Graduation from an accredited US law school.
• A consistent employment history.
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement.

Bonus points

• Experience with land use or zoning matters.
• Background in property lending, financing arrangements or leasing work.
• Familiarity with Colorado real estate recording and transfer requirements.
• Experience with 1031 exchanges or joint venture structuring.
• Experience at a smaller or independent law firm.

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary: USD 225,000 to 245,000 per year
• Merit-based pay

Location and work model

• Denver, CO, United States
• Hybrid, three days a week in the office with remaining days remote
• Full-time