Real Estate Leasing & Development Associate (4–7 Year) – Tampa, FL- 401329
BCG Attorney Search, Tampa, Florida, us, 33646
A top-tier Am Law firm seeks a mid-to-senior level Real Estate Associate to support sophisticated commercial leasing and development matters in Tampa, Florida. This role offers hands‑on responsibility, direct client exposure, and the opportunity to work on complex, infrastructure‑driven real estate projects for prominent institutional clients.
Known for its strength across highly regulated and transactional practices, this firm has built a national reputation through decades of handling complex legal matters across industries including banking, real estate, energy, and infrastructure. The firm’s success is rooted in rigorous legal analysis, strategic problem‑solving, and a collaborative, client‑focused approach. With offices across the United States, the platform attracts top legal talent and supports attorneys through competitive compensation, meaningful career development, and a culture that values inclusion and long‑term professional growth.
This AmLaw firm is well‑known for its banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes diversity and inclusion among its associates. The firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for “Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality” two years in a row, “Top 25 For Female Partners” by The American Lawyer, and “Top 60 Firms For Diversity” by The American Lawyer’s Diversity Scoreboard.
Job Overview A sophisticated Am Law firm is seeking a Real Estate Leasing & Development Associate with 4–7 years of experience to join its Tampa, FL office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with a strong background in commercial leasing and real estate development who is looking to work on high‑level matters involving complex assets and infrastructure‑heavy projects.
This position rarely opens at this level and the team is actively interviewing. The selected attorney will play a key role in advising clients across the lifecycle of commercial real estate transactions, including leasing, development, and regulatory coordination tied to power, utilities, and data‑driven facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated commercial leasing agreements
Handle transfer consents, lender subordination agreements, work letters, estoppels, and SNDAs
Advise on development issues involving power, water, and fiber‑optic infrastructure
Support zoning, entitlement, and permitting processes for complex real estate projects
Assist with data center and energy‑related development and leasing matters
Work directly with partners and senior attorneys on high‑value transactions
Interface with institutional clients, developers, and lenders
Contribute to strategic planning and execution of large‑scale real estate matters
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
4–7 years of commercial leasing experience within a law firm environment
Am Law 100 firm experience required
Experience with service level agreements and data center construction preferred
Strong understanding of real estate development and infrastructure‑related issues
Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with teams
Core Skills & Professional Strengths
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
Practical, business‑oriented legal judgment
Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
Professional demeanor with comfort in client‑facing roles
Culture & Firm Appeal This opportunity is with a nationally respected, full‑service platform recognized for its real estate, banking, and infrastructure capabilities. The firm emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and early responsibility while maintaining a collegial and inclusive environment. Attorneys benefit from strong leadership access, transparent advancement opportunities, and consistent recognition for excellence across practice areas.
Why This Role Is Unique
Meaningful responsibility on sophisticated leasing and development matters
Direct client and partner interaction from day one
Exposure to cutting‑edge projects in data, energy, and infrastructure
Strong long‑term growth potential within a national real estate platform
Future pacing: by year‑end, you could be leading key components of complex commercial leasing and development transactions
Call to Action (CTAs)
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Explore this elite‑level opportunity today.
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Known for its strength across highly regulated and transactional practices, this firm has built a national reputation through decades of handling complex legal matters across industries including banking, real estate, energy, and infrastructure. The firm’s success is rooted in rigorous legal analysis, strategic problem‑solving, and a collaborative, client‑focused approach. With offices across the United States, the platform attracts top legal talent and supports attorneys through competitive compensation, meaningful career development, and a culture that values inclusion and long‑term professional growth.
This AmLaw firm is well‑known for its banking sector, representing all 10 U.S. bank holding companies. Specializing in its Latin America practice, this firm prioritizes diversity and inclusion among its associates. The firm has also obtained numerous accolades including a perfect score through the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for “Best Place to Work for LGBT Equality” two years in a row, “Top 25 For Female Partners” by The American Lawyer, and “Top 60 Firms For Diversity” by The American Lawyer’s Diversity Scoreboard.
Job Overview A sophisticated Am Law firm is seeking a Real Estate Leasing & Development Associate with 4–7 years of experience to join its Tampa, FL office. This opportunity is ideal for an attorney with a strong background in commercial leasing and real estate development who is looking to work on high‑level matters involving complex assets and infrastructure‑heavy projects.
This position rarely opens at this level and the team is actively interviewing. The selected attorney will play a key role in advising clients across the lifecycle of commercial real estate transactions, including leasing, development, and regulatory coordination tied to power, utilities, and data‑driven facilities.
Key Responsibilities
Draft, review, and negotiate sophisticated commercial leasing agreements
Handle transfer consents, lender subordination agreements, work letters, estoppels, and SNDAs
Advise on development issues involving power, water, and fiber‑optic infrastructure
Support zoning, entitlement, and permitting processes for complex real estate projects
Assist with data center and energy‑related development and leasing matters
Work directly with partners and senior attorneys on high‑value transactions
Interface with institutional clients, developers, and lenders
Contribute to strategic planning and execution of large‑scale real estate matters
Qualifications
J.D. from an accredited law school and active bar membership in good standing
4–7 years of commercial leasing experience within a law firm environment
Am Law 100 firm experience required
Experience with service level agreements and data center construction preferred
Strong understanding of real estate development and infrastructure‑related issues
Ability to manage matters independently while collaborating with teams
Core Skills & Professional Strengths
Excellent drafting, negotiation, and analytical skills
Strong attention to detail and organizational ability
Practical, business‑oriented legal judgment
Ability to manage multiple complex matters simultaneously
Professional demeanor with comfort in client‑facing roles
Culture & Firm Appeal This opportunity is with a nationally respected, full‑service platform recognized for its real estate, banking, and infrastructure capabilities. The firm emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and early responsibility while maintaining a collegial and inclusive environment. Attorneys benefit from strong leadership access, transparent advancement opportunities, and consistent recognition for excellence across practice areas.
Why This Role Is Unique
Meaningful responsibility on sophisticated leasing and development matters
Direct client and partner interaction from day one
Exposure to cutting‑edge projects in data, energy, and infrastructure
Strong long‑term growth potential within a national real estate platform
Future pacing: by year‑end, you could be leading key components of complex commercial leasing and development transactions
Call to Action (CTAs)
Apply now for a confidential discussion with a BCG Attorney Search recruiter.
Explore this elite‑level opportunity today.
Submit your resume to learn more about this actively interviewing role.
#J-18808-Ljbffr