Description:

Culture and Engagement at Dentons
Fostering an inclusive and welcoming culture is a core priority at Dentons. We are committed to creating an environment that values and respects the contributions of all colleagues. By attracting, supporting, promoting and retaining highly qualified individuals of various backgrounds and experiences, we strengthen our ability to provide innovative solutions, deliver exceptional client service, and advance the success of our Firm. Dentons takes an active approach to promoting a collaborative and inclusive workplace by investing in professional development and culture initiatives.

Responsibilities and practice:
Dentons US LLP is seeking a high-performing Counsel to join our nationally recognized Real Estate practice. Candidates must have at least 10 years of sophisticated real estate transactional experience, including substantial real estate development and re-development experience – specifically build-to-suit leases with work letters, land acquisitions, and preparing land for re/development.

This role offers the opportunity to step into sophisticated, high-impact work for premier clients while benefiting from robust resources, mentorship, and cross-office collaboration throughout the Firm. You will represent developers, owners, investors, REITs, lenders, and corporate occupiers in complex transactions across asset classes, including industrial, office, retail, multifamily, mixed-use, community facilities, and data center projects.

Core responsibilities will include, without limitation:

Drafting and negotiating purchase and sale agreements, commercial leases (including ground and triple-net), build-to-suit leases, development agreements, joint venture documentation, and related real estate contracts.
Leading due diligence, including title and survey review, and zoning and land use analyses.
Coordinating and closing acquisitions, dispositions, financings, and development transactions.
Managing workstreams, mentoring junior lawyers, and ensuring timely, high-quality client deliverables.
Dentons offers a collegial, entrepreneurial environment where our lawyers develop deep local and national client relationships. Our Real Estate team delivers forward-thinking counsel at every stage of the real estate life cycle, empowering clients to achieve strategic objectives in a competitive marketplace.

Dentons US LLP offers a competitive salary and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, short-term/long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, paid holidays and discretionary bonuses.

Position Requirements:
Personal skills/attributes:

Exceptional written and oral communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear, concise, and thoughtful work product
Strong analytical capabilities and comfort with complex real estate concepts and structures
Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated commitment to outstanding client service
Proven ability to manage multiple matters and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
A proactive, mentoring mindset and collaborative approach

Technical skills:

At least 10 years of sophisticated real estate transactional experience
Experience at a major law firm with a national practice is required
Proven track record leading acquisitions and dispositions, build-to-suit leasing for industrial and data center assets, and negotiating ground leases and complex commercial leases, including exposure to zoning and entitlements
Demonstrated experience coordinating closings, overseeing due diligence, and negotiating complex documentation
Experience mentoring junior lawyers is preferred

Other Requirements:

Must be licensed to practice law and be in good standing in the state where the hired candidate will be practicing
Submission of a cover letter, resume, and law school transcript

Equal opportunities:
Dentons US LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Disability/Vet. Pursuant to local ordinances, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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