Real Estate Associate Attorney

Job Description

Akerman LLP seeks a Real Estate Associate with 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work with sophisticated clients on complex real estate transactions, with a particular focus on data center and energy-related projects. Prior data center and energy experience, specifically with data center development and financing, is preferred, but not required. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting purchase and sale agreements, with preference given to those who have worked on agreements related to power infrastructure contingencies, including powered land sales and purchases. This position requires abilities in analyzing various development issues including power, water, fiberoptic infrastructure, zoning, entitlements, permits, and land use and experience in closing real estate transactions. Excellent writing and analytical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team are required. This position can be located in any Akerman office; however, Dallas office location is preferred. Must possess Am Law 100 firm experience, Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school, and bar admission or eligibility to obtain admission promptly in the jurisdiction of resident office location.

About the Firm

Founded in 1920, Akerman is recognized as one of the country’s premier law firms, with more than 700 lawyers in 25 offices throughout the United States. To learn more about our firm, please visit us at www.akerman.com.

Firm Recognitions

• Top 100 U.S. Law Firms ( The American Lawyer )
• Among the Most Innovative Law Firms ( Financial Times )
• Ranked among 100 Most Prestigious U.S. Law Firms ( Vault )
• Ranked among Top U.S. Law Firms for Client Service in the “BTI Client Service A-Team” report ( BTI Consulting)

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

We are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can reach their full potential, no matter their race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, gender identity / expression, sexual orientation or genetic makeup.

Note to Search Firms

Akerman LLP will not accept unsolicited resumes or other unsolicited candidate information from Search Firms. Submissions will only be considered when a fully executed fee agreement is in place. Search firms should contact danielle.shannon@akerman.com for additional information.