Senior Associate, Real Estate Development & Investments

Location: Texas

Salary: $225K – $365K

Experience: 7+ Years

A leading law firm is seeking a Senior Associate (7+ years PQE) to join its Real Estate Development & Investments team in Dallas. This position offers significant client responsibility, a collaborative environment, and a clear pathway for career advancement.

About the Role

The practice focuses on a wide range of commercial real estate transactions, advising institutional equity investors and developers across multifamily, industrial, office, hotel/resort, mixed-use, and portfolio projects. The successful candidate will take a lead role in drafting, negotiating, and managing complex real estate and finance matters.

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise on acquisitions, dispositions, and development of commercial and residential real estate
  • Represent institutional borrowers in construction and stabilized financings, including debt fund, structured finance, and CMBS-style financings
  • Lead-drafting and negotiation of real estate loan documents, including transactions with mezzanine and complex capital stack components
  • Work closely with senior attorneys and support the development of junior associates
  • Engage with institutional clients on high-value, multi-faceted deals

Who You Are

  • 7+ years of experience in real estate transactions and financings at a leading law firm
  • Strong borrower-side loan expertise; joint venture experience a plus
  • Skilled negotiator with experience leading transactions
  • Strong academic record and admitted in Texas
  • Comfortable working with institutional clients and managing complex deal structures

Competitive Benefits Package

Clear growth path with structured mentorship and regular feedback

Collaborative, inclusive environment with opportunities for leadership

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Posted 18 Sep 2025 by Freddie Stroud, Director · Corporate & Real Estate

Salary:
$225K – $365K

Location:
Texas

Discipline:
Real Estate

Job Code:
Senior Associate – Real Estate Development & Investments

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