Senior Commercial Real Estate Counsel (Remote - Florida)
Senior Commercial Real Estate Counsel (Remote - Florida)
A market-leading real estate services and legal platform is seeking a Senior Commercial Real Estate Counsel to join its high-performing team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced commercial real estate attorney to work on some of the most sophisticated transactions across Florida and nationally, while enjoying the flexibility of a fully remote position.
This role sits at the intersection of commercial real estate, transactional strategy, risk management, and deal execution, making it an excellent fit for attorneys who enjoy facilitating complex transactions and collaborating with top-tier developers, investors, lenders, owners, and legal professionals. You will serve as a trusted advisor on high-profile commercial projects, helping clients navigate intricate title, ownership, financing, and risk considerations to bring transactions across the finish line.
The organization has built a strong reputation as a leader in the commercial real estate space, supporting transactions across a wide variety of asset classes including office, industrial, multifamily, hospitality, retail, mixed-use developments, land acquisitions, construction projects, and large-scale portfolio transactions.
This position offers significant visibility, direct involvement in complex deals, and the opportunity to become a key strategic partner to stakeholders across the commercial real estate industry.
The Senior Commercial Real Estate Counsel will be responsible for:
- Advising on sophisticated commercial real estate transactions from acquisition through closing
- Evaluating complex ownership, title, survey, financing, and legal matters impacting commercial properties
- Structuring practical solutions that allow transactions to move forward while appropriately managing legal and business risk
- Acting as a trusted resource for attorneys, developers, institutional investors, lenders, and real estate professionals
- Supporting large-scale and multi-jurisdictional commercial transactions across a diverse range of asset classes
- Reviewing transaction-related documentation and providing guidance on legal, title, and closing concerns
- Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to resolve challenges and facilitate successful closings
- Participating in client-facing discussions involving complex real estate transactions and strategic deal structures
- Providing thought leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to colleagues and industry professionals
- Staying abreast of market trends, emerging risks, and evolving commercial real estate practices
The Senior Commercial Real Estate Counsel should have the following qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- 10+ years of experience in commercial real estate law, title, transactions, finance, development, or related real estate disciplines
- Strong understanding of commercial acquisitions, dispositions, financing, leasing, development, and ownership structures
- Experience analyzing and resolving complex real estate issues involving title, surveys, easements, access, and development matters
- Proven ability to manage multiple high-value transactions simultaneously
- Exceptional problem-solving, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Experience working with developers, lenders, investors, attorneys, and commercial real estate stakeholders
- Active Florida Bar membership strongly preferred
- Ability to exercise sound legal judgment while maintaining a business-oriented and solution-driven approach
Company Benefits / Overview
This opportunity offers the chance to join a highly respected organization that plays a significant role in some of the most notable commercial real estate transactions throughout the country. Professionals within the organization enjoy exposure to sophisticated transactions, strong leadership support, and the ability to work alongside some of the most experienced real estate professionals in the industry.
The position offers a competitive compensation package including base salary, performance incentives, comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings programs, and additional resources designed to support long-term professional and personal success.
Beyond compensation, the organization provides attorneys with an entrepreneurial environment, extensive deal exposure, meaningful career advancement opportunities, and the flexibility of a remote work arrangement while remaining deeply engaged in the commercial real estate marketplace.
Why this opportunity stands out:
- Fully Remote within Florida
- Exposure to high-profile commercial real estate transactions
- Significant autonomy and decision-making authority
- Direct interaction with sophisticated developers, investors, lenders, and attorneys
- Opportunity to influence and facilitate complex transactions rather than operate in a traditional law firm environment
- Strong long-term career trajectory within a nationally recognized real estate platform
This role is ideal for a senior commercial real estate attorney seeking a highly visible position that combines legal expertise, transaction strategy, client interaction, and meaningful impact on complex real estate deals.
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