Commercial Real Estate Attorney

Pay: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a sophisticated commercial real estate practice handling high-level leasing matters for major clients across multiple industries.
  • Build your career in an alternative-track role designed to provide meaningful legal work with a reduced billable hours target.
  • Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement without a mandated number of in-office days.
  • Work alongside experienced attorneys while gaining access to professional development and training opportunities.
  • Take on substantive landlord and tenant leasing matters involving retail, industrial, office, healthcare and other commercial properties.
  • Be part of a collaborative, nationally respected legal environment where your work has a direct impact on clients and their business objectives.

Location: Nashville, TN. This is a flexible hybrid opportunity with no mandated number of in-office days; the typical Nashville schedule is approximately 3 days in the office per week.

Note: Candidates must have 5+ years of commercial real estate leasing experience, quality law firm experience, an active Tennessee bar license in good standing, and must be based in Nashville.

About Us

We are a nationally recognized law firm providing sophisticated, business-focused legal counsel to leading companies across a wide range of industries. Our team handles complex transactions, litigation, investigations and regulatory matters while maintaining a strong commitment to client service, collaboration and professional excellence. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Draft, review and negotiate sophisticated commercial real estate leases and related agreements.
  • Represent both landlords and tenants in commercial leasing matters across a variety of property types.
  • Advise clients on leasing strategy, legal risks, business considerations and transaction structure.
  • Collaborate with attorneys and professionals across practice areas to deliver practical, business-focused solutions.
  • Manage multiple matters efficiently while maintaining high standards of legal analysis, drafting and client service.
  • Develop trusted relationships with clients and serve as a strategic legal advisor on commercial real estate matters.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and training while working within a reduced billable hours structure.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of directly relevant commercial real estate leasing experience.
  • Active Tennessee bar license in good standing.
  • J.D. from an accredited law school.
  • Quality law firm experience.
  • Strong experience drafting and negotiating commercial leases.
  • Excellent analytical, written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and clients.
  • Must be based in Nashville, TN.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to do sophisticated commercial real estate work without the traditional demands of a standard track role. Our flexible hybrid approach, reduced billable hours target, professional development opportunities and collaborative culture create an environment where experienced attorneys can continue doing high-impact work while gaining greater flexibility and balance. You will also work with talented legal professionals on matters that directly influence major business decisions.

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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

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