Mid-Level Real Estate Associate

Location: Charleston / South Carolina

Salary: $225K – $280K

Experience: 3–6 Years

A leading global law firm is seeking a mid-level real estate associate with 3–6 years of transactional experience to join its Charleston office. This opportunity is ideal for candidates looking to grow in a high-caliber team with a focus on sophisticated U.S. and international real estate matters, particularly in the resort and hospitality sectors.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate purchase and sale agreements, real estate development and lending documentation, and hospitality agreements
• Support major commercial and resort real estate transactions across the U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex real estate projects from inception through closing
• Engage directly with clients and counterparties, offering tailored legal solutions and clear communication

Ideal Candidate

• JD from an accredited U.S. law school
• 3–6 years of experience in commercial real estate transactions at a sophisticated firm
• Experience with hospitality or resort real estate a significant plus
• Strong drafting, negotiating, and project management skills
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative, multi-office team
• Licensed in SC or willing to obtain admission

Compensation & Culture

• Base Salary Range: $225,000–$280,000
• Full suite of benefits including 24 weeks parental leave (12 paid), robust health coverage, 401(k), CLE support, pro bono opportunities, and hybrid work flexibility
• Work with a top-tier global real estate practice and receive hands-on mentoring from leading lawyers in the field

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