Mid-Level Real Estate Associate — West Palm Beach

A growing real estate practice is seeking a mid-level associate to join its team in West Palm Beach, Florida. This role offers the opportunity to take on substantive responsibility across a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, with a clear path toward first-chair development.

The successful candidate will lead acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing, and development transactions, drafting, negotiating, and closing complex contracts. Day-to-day work includes reviewing and analyzing title commitments, surveys, and related due diligence materials, providing practical feedback and identifying issues proactively. Working knowledge of zoning and land use matters is important, including spotting potential zoning concerns and coordinating with consultants as needed.

This position involves direct client contact and managing matters with limited supervision. The associate will coordinate deal teams and work with institutional clients, and will receive mentorship, training, and hands-on experience designed to support progression into a first-chair role—assuming increasing responsibility for managing transactions, leading client relationships, and serving as a trusted advisor.

• Minimum of 5 years of commercial real estate experience
• Demonstrated experience leading acquisitions, dispositions, financings, leasing, and development transactions
• Ability to draft, negotiate, and close complex contracts
• Experience reviewing and analyzing title commitments, surveys, and due diligence materials, with strong issue-spotting skills
• Working knowledge of zoning and land use matters, including coordinating with consultants
• Experience working with institutional clients and coordinating deal teams
• Direct client contact and matter management with limited supervision
• Prior experience at a regional or national law firm
• Admitted to the Florida Bar or eligible for admission
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; self-starter with sound judgment and attention to detail