Real Estate Attorney
David Joseph & Company, Dallas, TX, United States
Locations: Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Oakland, Phoenix, Washington, D.C.
Overview Dentons US LLP is seeking a highly skilled Senior Real Estate Associate to join its nationally recognized Real Estate practice. This role offers the opportunity to step into sophisticated, high-impact transactional work for premier clients while benefiting from robust firm resources, strong mentorship, and meaningful cross-office collaboration.
This position is ideal for an experienced real estate attorney who thrives in complex transactions, values client-facing responsibility, and wants to continue building depth across asset classes on a global platform.
Key Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases (including ground and triple-net leases), build-to-suit leases, development agreements, joint venture documents, and related real estate contracts
Lead due diligence efforts, including title and survey review, zoning analysis, and land use matters
Coordinate and close acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development transactions
Manage transaction workstreams and timelines while ensuring high-quality client deliverablesMentor junior attorneys and collaborate closely with partners and cross-office teams
Dentons fully integrated Real Estate group is known for its commercial judgment, practical solutions, and ability to navigate complex matters efficiently. Associates work directly with sophisticated clients and are given hands‑on responsibility, supported by partners invested in professional development.
Position Requirements
Experience & Technical Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of sophisticated real estate transactional experience
Demonstrated leadership in acquisitions and dispositions, build-to-suit leasing (industrial and data center assets), and complex commercial and ground leases
Experience overseeing due diligence, zoning and entitlement issues, and complex closings
Experience at a major law firm with a national practice required
Experience mentoring junior attorneys preferred
Personal Skills & Attributes
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical abilities and comfort with complex deal structures
Excellent interpersonal skills and client-service orientation
Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced environment
Bar Admission Must be licensed and in good standing in the jurisdiction where the candidate will practice
Washington, D.C. candidates may waive in under applicable rules
Salary range: $345,000 – $440,000 (location and experience dependent)
Title commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, PTO, holidays, and discretionary bonuses
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Overview Dentons US LLP is seeking a highly skilled Senior Real Estate Associate to join its nationally recognized Real Estate practice. This role offers the opportunity to step into sophisticated, high-impact transactional work for premier clients while benefiting from robust firm resources, strong mentorship, and meaningful cross-office collaboration.
This position is ideal for an experienced real estate attorney who thrives in complex transactions, values client-facing responsibility, and wants to continue building depth across asset classes on a global platform.
Key Responsibilities
Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases (including ground and triple-net leases), build-to-suit leases, development agreements, joint venture documents, and related real estate contracts
Lead due diligence efforts, including title and survey review, zoning analysis, and land use matters
Coordinate and close acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development transactions
Manage transaction workstreams and timelines while ensuring high-quality client deliverablesMentor junior attorneys and collaborate closely with partners and cross-office teams
Dentons fully integrated Real Estate group is known for its commercial judgment, practical solutions, and ability to navigate complex matters efficiently. Associates work directly with sophisticated clients and are given hands‑on responsibility, supported by partners invested in professional development.
Position Requirements
Experience & Technical Qualifications
Minimum 10 years of sophisticated real estate transactional experience
Demonstrated leadership in acquisitions and dispositions, build-to-suit leasing (industrial and data center assets), and complex commercial and ground leases
Experience overseeing due diligence, zoning and entitlement issues, and complex closings
Experience at a major law firm with a national practice required
Experience mentoring junior attorneys preferred
Personal Skills & Attributes
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Strong analytical abilities and comfort with complex deal structures
Excellent interpersonal skills and client-service orientation
Ability to manage multiple matters in a fast‑paced environment
Bar Admission Must be licensed and in good standing in the jurisdiction where the candidate will practice
Washington, D.C. candidates may waive in under applicable rules
Salary range: $345,000 – $440,000 (location and experience dependent)
Title commensurate with experience
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, PTO, holidays, and discretionary bonuses
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